Cheslatta Carrier Nation
Financial data for Cheslatta Carrier Nation for fiscal year 2015-16. Cheslatta Carrier Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 389 and an on-reserve population of 174. 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 Cheslatta Carrier Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2015-16.
Financial Summary FY 2015-16
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2015-16.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Cheslatta Carrier Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
1952 Surrender (SPLIT #01) - 1952 Surrender Alleged it was coerced into surrendering ten of its reserves in 1952 for a hydro-electric project; that the surrender was void; and that it did not receive full compensation. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 1993 | $6.95M |
1952 Surrender (SPLIT #02) - Trust Account Alleged FN trust accounts were improperly managed. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 1993 | $476K |
Scilchola I.R. No. 3 Alleged improper reduction of Scilchola Reserve by McKenna-McBride Commission in 1913-1916. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Feb 1997 | - |
Scilchola Reserve Reduction Alleges that Canada breached its legal obligations to the Band, in 1916, by setting aside Schilchola IR No. 7, at 200 acres (176 acres after the confirmed survey) instead of 656 acres. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Sep 2022 | $8.01M |
Belgatse Reserve Reduction Alleges breach of lawful obligation and fiduciary duty through a failure to set aside a reserve, and further reduction to Belgatse Reserve IR No. 5 from 472 acres to 260 acres (confirmed at 247 acres in a later survey). | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Sep 2022 | $3.80M |
Alienation of Land on IR 1 for Road Purposes Alleges a breach of fiduciary duty to represent Cheslatta Carrier Nation’s interests in relation to the enlargement of a right-of-way for Keefe’s Landing Road on Cheslatta IR No.1. | Invited to Negotiate | Awaiting Response Aug 2021 | - |
Leon IR 14 Reserve Reduction Alleges crown breached its lawful and fiduciary duties when the Ditchburn-Clark Commission and a surveyor reduced the size of Leon IR14 by two separate actions. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jan 2025 | $3.73M |
Chislatlate IR 9 Reserve Reduction Canada failed its fiduciary obligations to the FN when it reduced the area sought for IR9 from 640 acres to 320 acres. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Jun 2025 | - |
Chief Louie Reserve Elimination Alleges the failure to prevent the unlawful pre-emption of Chief Louie’s reserve and the subsequent failure to protect the First Nation’s best interests by accepting an exchange for inferior lands without consultation or compensation. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Jul 2025 | - |
| Total | $22.97M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2015-16.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration [Note 2] | Expenses [Note 3] | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Corrina Leween | 10 | $103,167 | $30,865 | $134,032 |
| Councillor | Hazel Burt | 12 | $95,116 | $14,035 | $109,151 |
| Councillor | Ted Jack | 12 | $93,398 | $21,262 | $114,660 |
| Chief | Richard Peters | 2 | $24,716 | $3,223 | $27,939 |
| Total | $316,397 | $69,385 | $385,782 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Tony Tiani & Company Inc.
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.
