Squiala First Nation
Financial data for Squiala First Nation for fiscal year 2022-23. Squiala First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 221 and an on-reserve population of 147. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2022-23
Visual breakdown of Squiala First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2022-23.
Financial Summary FY 2022-23
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2022-23.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Squiala First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Chilliwack River Diversion on Squiala IR# 7 Alleges failure: to obtain adequate compensation for the land taken; to obtain compensation for severing the reserve and taking gravel and soil; to minimally impair by selling the lands; to ensure compliance with the conditions of the expropriation. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Dec 2010 | - |
DVA Drainage Ditch on Squiala IR 7 Improper lease of land and lease renewals and inadequate compensation, damages and delays. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 2013 | $57K |
I.R. #7 CN Right of Way Concerned the CNR railway right of way across the Squiala reserve. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Aug 2009 | - |
Chilliwack Mountain Road on IR 8 Alleges unlawful taking of and failure to compensate for IR 8 land used for the Chilliwack Mountain Road. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jul 2021 | - |
Schweyey Dyke and Pumphouse on IR 8 Alleges unlawful taking of and failure to compensate for IR 8 land used for the Schweyey dyke, dyke top road and pumping station in 1949. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Oct 2022 | $7.33M |
Gravel Mismanagement on Squiala IR 7 Alleges a breach of fiduciary duty to ensure that full and fair compensation was paid for the extraction of gravel from Squiala IR 7 and to prevent an exploitative bargain regarding the gravel extraction. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Feb 2020 | $320K |
Canadian Northern Pacific Railway Right-of-Way IR 7 Alleges inadequate compensation and breaches of the British Columbia Railway Act concerning the surrender of 5.59 acres of Squiala I.R. 7. | Invited to Negotiate | Active May 2020 | - |
Chilliwack River Diversion on IR No. 7 Alleges that the Crown breached its fiduciary duty by failing to disclose to the First Nation that the land would be used for a gravel pit prior to its use for the river diversion project, failing to obtain adequate compensation for lands, failing to ensure that the Township of Chilliwack complied with the conditions in the BCR, failing to protect the First Nation from an exploitive bargain with a third party. | Invited to Negotiate | Active May 2020 | - |
Grandview Drive Right-of-Way on IR No. 8 Alleges that, in 1979, a 1.49 acre road right-of-way was expropriated without lawful authority by the Province of British Columbia from Squiala IR No. 8, thereby severing an additional 1.40 acres of reserve land. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Apr 2024 | - |
Colonial Reserve During the Colonial era the Crown unilaterally and without Squiala First Nation’s consent unlawfully reduced the Isquay-ahla Reserve. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Mar 2025 | - |
| Total | $7.70M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2022-23.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration [Note 2] | Expenses [Note 3] | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | David Jimmie | 12 | $32,790 | $0 | $32,790 |
| CEO | David Jimmie | 12 | $94,683 | $0 | $94,683 |
| Councillor | Allen Jimmie | 12 | $34,590 | $0 | $34,590 |
| Councillor | Alvin Jimmie | 12 | $34,990 | $0 | $34,990 |
| Total | $197,053 | $0 | $197,053 |
This schedule has been audited. Prepared by: Manning Elliott 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.
