Popkum First Nation
Financial data for Popkum First Nation for fiscal year 2014-15. Popkum First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2014-15
Visual breakdown of Popkum First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2014-15.
Financial Summary FY 2014-15
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2014-15.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Popkum First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Seabird Island Alleges dispossession of their reserve interests in the Seabird Island reserve which they held in common with seven other bands. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Aug 2019 | $21.43M |
IR 1 CNPR Right of Way Alleges a breach of statutory and fiduciary duties when land from IR 1 was used by CNPR in 1910. | Other | File Closed Sep 2011 | - |
Railway Through IR 1 Alleges a breach of statutory and fiduciary duties regarding the type of interest obtained through the surrender of IR 1 lands by CNPR railway and inadequate compensation. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Jun 2015 | - |
Establishment of TransCanada Highway on IR 1 Alleges a breach of statutory and fiduciary duty to the band when land was taken from IR 1 by the Province of British Columbia in the 1920s to establish the Trans-Canada highway without lawful authority or compensation. | Invited to Negotiate | Active May 2022 | - |
Establishment of Yale Road on IR 1 Alleges a breach of statutory and fiduciary duty in the course of appropriating and using the land from Popkum IR 1 for the purposes of the yale Road which was initiated circa 1874-1875. | Invited to Negotiate | Active May 2022 | - |
IR 1 Railway Alleges the invalid surrender of 15.02 acres for the CNPR right-of-way and Canada’s breach of its fiduciary duties when it failed to minimize impairment to the FN’s interest, secure the best price possible for the land, and fully disclose transaction options to the FN. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Oct 2023 | - |
Seabird Island CPR Alleges Canada’s failure to fulfill fiduciary duties in regard to 96.46 acres that was taken for a CPR right-of-way when it failed to consult with the FN, minimize impact on the Reserve, and secure full and fair compensation for the FN. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jan 2024 | - |
1961 Expropriation of 2.91 Acres of IR 1 for the Revision of the Trans Canada Highway Alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary duties by accepting inadequate compensation for the 2.91 acre revision of the Trans-Canada Highway on Popkum IR1, and by potentially failing to ensure that the Province’s requirement minimally impaired the FN’s interest in the land. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Oct 2025 | - |
| Total | $21.43M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2014-15.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration [Note 2] | Expenses [Note 3] | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | James Murphy | 12 | $18,600 | $8,802 | $27,402 |
| Total | $18,600 | $8,802 | $27,402 |
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.
