Stellat'en First Nation

Financial data for Stellat'en First Nation for fiscal year 2020-21. Stellat'en First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 628 and an on-reserve population of 228. 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 Stellat'en First Nation'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.
$4.13M surplus
Balance for FY 2020-21
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$11.08M
Total revenue in FY 2020-21
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$6.95M
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.
$13.74M
As of fiscal year end 2020-21
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$19.90M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Stellat'en First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Hydro Right-of-Way
Alleged wrongful alienation of land for transmission line.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 1998
$207K
1911 Barricade Treaty
Alleges a failure of the Crown to meets its Treaty obligations pursuant to the Barricade Treaty of June 15, 1911.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Jun 2023
-
Establishment of Yellowhead Highway on Stellaquo IR 5
The First Nation alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary obligations through its conduct during the establishment of the Yellowhead Highway on Stellaquo I.R. 5 and the transfer of the required reserve land to British Columbia.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Mar 2025
-
1960s Revisions to Yellowhead Highway on the Stellaquo Reserve
Alleges that Canada breached its legal obligations to minimize impairment to the Stellaquo reserve, to obtain adequate compensation, and to consult and make adequate disclosure when the Yellowhead Highway was relocated in the 1960s.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Mar 2025
-
Stellaquo Reserve Railway Expropriation
Canada allowed the unlawful expropriation of 30 acres of the Stellaquo IR 5 in 1915 for railway purposes by Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
Dec 2024
-
Binta Lake Reserve Creation
Alleges a failure to protect the cognizable interests of the First Nation, and outstanding breaches of reserve-creation obligations to with respect to lands it habitually used and occupied, and in relation to its application before the Royal Commission for Indian Affairs for a reserve at Binta Lake. The First Nation also alleges a breach of ordinary diligence when Canada failed to consult or disclose regarding reserve reduction.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
Dec 2025
-
Total$207K

Remuneration and Expenses

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

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpensesTotal
ChiefArchie Patrick8$72,000$0$72,000
ChiefRobert Michell4$72,000$482$72,482
CouncillorClifford Louis8$33,000$0$33,000
CouncillorKen Luggi8$33,000$0$33,000
CouncillorTannis Reynolds12$33,000$166$33,166
CouncillorYvonne Geroge4$33,000$26$33,026
CouncillorKennith Schemidt4$33,000$0$33,000
CouncillorWalter Ward4$33,000$26$33,026
Total$342,000$700$342,700

This schedule is unaudited.

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.