Yale First Nation
Financial data for Yale First Nation for fiscal year 2017-18. Yale First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 210 and an on-reserve population of 82. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2017-18
Visual breakdown of Yale First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2017-18.
Financial Summary FY 2017-18
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2017-18.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Yale First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Fisheries IR #17 Allege that Fisheries I.R. 17 has not been recognized with reserve status. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Dec 2010 | $800K |
Kuthlalth IR #3 The FN asserts that Kuthlalth I.R. 3 was originally allotted to the Yale Band and that the Yale FN may continue to have an interest in the reserve which is now held by the Ohamil Band. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Nov 2011 | $3.20M |
Seabird Island Alleges failure to surrender the Seabird Island Reserve under sections 37-41 of the Indian Act. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Oct 2009 | - |
Seabird Island Reserve Alleges a breach of statutory duty by reallocating a one seventh interest in the Seabird Island Reserve to the newly fomed Seabird Island Band, and distributing shared trust funds on a per capita basis. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Aug 2019 | $21.43M |
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 Mar 2024 | - |
Lukseetsissum IR No. 9 CPR Right-of-Way Alleges the grant of IR 9 lands to the CPR was without statutory authority and breached fiduciary obligations when it failed to consult with the FN, minimize the impairment to the Reserve, and secure full and fair compensation for the FN. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Nov 2025 | - |
Taking of Lands from IR 9 for CPR Wye Alleges that the transferring of 1.83 acres to the CPR from the Lukseetsissum I.R. No. 9 Reserve for the purposes of a railway wye was illegal. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Nov 2025 | - |
Albert Flat IR 5 CPR Right of Way Alleges a breach of statutory and fiduciary duties with regard to the taking of land from Albert Flat IR 5 for the purposes of the Canadian Pacific Railway, during which Canada failed to consult with the First Nation, failed to minimize the impact, and failed to secure full and fair compensation for the land taken from the Reserve. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Dec 2025 | - |
| Total | $25.43M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2017-18.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration | Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Ken Hansen | 12 | $75,803 | $6,726 | - |
| Councilor | Vanessa Peters | 12 | $47,743 | $1,513 | - |
| Councilor | Pedro Moreno | 12 | $30,814 | $2,591 | - |
| Total | $154,360 | $10,830 | $0 |
This schedule is unaudited. 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.
