Saik'uz First Nation

Financial data for Saik'uz First Nation for fiscal year 2022-23. Saik'uz First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 1,000 and an on-reserve population of 333. 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 Saik'uz First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2022-23.

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Financial Summary FY 2022-23

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$14.90M surplus
Balance for FY 2022-23
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$26.43M
Total revenue in FY 2022-23
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$11.53M
Total expenses in FY 2022-23

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2022-23.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$26.51M
As of fiscal year end 2022-23
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$60.18M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Saik'uz First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
IR # 1 Boundary
Alleged 570 acres of the bed of Tachic Lake was lawfully allotted to the Sai'kuz FN as part of Stoney Creek I.R. #1, but was unlawfully alienated from the reserve by survey error.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
May 2002
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Cluculz Lake Fishing Station
The FN alleges failure by Canada to set aside Cluculz Lake fishing station as an Indian Reserve.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Jun 2011
-
Hydro Line on I.R. 3
Improper taking of I.R. 3 lands for Hydro R/W without compensation.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Jun 2011
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Noonla Indian Reserve #6 Reduction
Alleged alienation of 15 acres from Noonla I. R. 6 due to survey error in 1893. Also, alleged improper expropriation, and payment of inadequate compensation, for GTP railway right of way in 1913.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Sep 2012
$50K
Sinkut Lake I.R. 8
Reduction of Sinkut Lake I.R. 8 by 5 acres, established as a new reserve by the McKenna-McBride Commission.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Jun 2025
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1911 Barricade Treaty
Alleges Canada failed to fulfill its lawful obligation under the Barricade Agreement when it did not provide fishing stations and other assets in exchange for the FN’s agreement to cease the use of a weir or barricades when fishing.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
Dec 2025
-
Total$50K

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2022-23.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration [Note 2]Expenses [Note 3]Total
ChiefPriscilla Mueller12$82,488$1,800$84,288
CouncillorJacqueline Thomas12$24,000$4,350$28,350
CouncillorJasmine Thomas12$28,800$7,125$35,925
CouncillorRodney Teed12$28,800$5,400$34,200
CouncillorAlison Johnny12$30,726$7,150$37,876
Total$194,814$25,825$220,639

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: KPMG 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.