Kwadacha Nation

Financial data for Kwadacha Nation for fiscal year 2015-16. Kwadacha Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 608 and an on-reserve population of 325. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2015-16

Visual breakdown of Kwadacha Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2015-16.

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Financial Summary FY 2015-16

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$2.26M deficit
Balance for FY 2015-16
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$12.64M
Total revenue in FY 2015-16
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$14.90M
Total expenses in FY 2015-16

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2015-16.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$23.40M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Total Liabilities
Accounts payable, long-term debt, and other obligations owed to external parties.
$12.24M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$30.11M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$41.29M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Kwadacha Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Inadequate Reserve Allotment
Alleges an outstanding lawful obligation with respect to the failure to set aside reserves in the course of the reserve allotment process undertaken by the Joint Reserve Commission, the Indian Reserve Commission, and the Royal Commission, and to protect traditional use sites for their continued use and benefit.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Oct 2023
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Bennett Dam
Alleges a breach of legal obligation arising from the provision or non-provision of reserve lands or its administration of reserve lands, Indian monies or other assets of the First Nation; and a failure to compensate for reserve lands taken or damaged under legal authority.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Nov 2015
-
Wrongful Alienation of Reserve Land
Alleges the Crown breached its fiduciary duty and duty of care when it wrongfully alienated to the Liard First Nation reserve lands that had been lawfully allotted in part to the Kwadacha Tsek’ene Nation, who they claim at the time were known as the Fort Graham Nomads.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Feb 2022
-
Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2015-16.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration [Note 2]Expenses [Note 3]Total
ChiefDonny Van Somer12$116,238$12,488$128,726
Deputy ChiefAngela Hocken12$18,000$10,097$28,097
CouncillorDarryl McCook12$67,999$15,823$83,822
CouncillorMary Jean Poole12$33,350$1,666$35,016
CouncillorDuane Seymour12$52,038$3,590$55,628
Total$287,625$43,664$331,289

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: PricewaterhouseCoopers 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.