Skwah

Financial data for Skwah for fiscal year 2020-21. Skwah is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 733 and an on-reserve population of 255. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2020-21

Visual breakdown of Skwah's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2020-21.

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Financial Summary FY 2020-21

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$1.21M surplus
Balance for FY 2020-21
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$6.03M
Total revenue in FY 2020-21
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$4.82M
Total expenses in FY 2020-21

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2020-21.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$4.38M
As of fiscal year end 2020-21
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$8.86M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Skwah.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
IR 4 Illegal Taking of Land for Dyke
Alleges failure of fiduciary and Indian Act obligations to protect the reserve interest of Skwah Nation in Skwah IR 4 when it allowed the establishment of a dyke shortly after the 1894 flood and later reconstruction of the dyke shortly after the 1948 flood without lawful authority, without compensation, and in a manner which damaged the reserve.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
Apr 2024
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Isquhay IR 9 Colonial Reserve Reduction
Alleges that Canada breached its statutory and fiduciary duties to the Skwah First Nation by reducing the size of the Isquhay I.R. 9 Colonial Reserve without acquiring consent or compensating for the reduction.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
May 2025
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Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2020-21.

PositionNameMonthsSalary and honorariaOther remunerationSubtotalExpensesTotalTotal
ChiefLara Mussell4$14,000$0$14,000$0$14,000$14,000
Former ChiefRobert Coombes8$29,220$0$29,220$0$29,220$29,220
CouncillorAdam Mussell8$8,000$0$8,000$0$8,000$8,000
CouncillorAlisha Peters4$4,000$0$4,000$0$4,000$4,000
CouncillorEddie Gardner4$4,000$0$4,000$0$4,000$4,000
CouncillorElia Julian4$4,000$0$4,000$0$4,000$4,000
CouncillorJohn Williams4$4,000$205$4,205$0$4,205$4,205
CouncillorLester Mussell8$8,000$0$8,000$0$8,000$8,000
CouncillorSheila Stewart4$4,000$0$4,000$0$4,000$4,000
CouncillorStephen Williams12$41,979$0$41,979$0$41,979$41,979
Total$121,199$205$121,404$0$121,404$121,404

This schedule has been audited. Prepared by: MNP LLP

Sources

Financial data is sourced from annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act (FNFTA). Data is extracted using automated processes and may contain errors. If you notice any issues, please contact us.