Mowachaht/Muchalaht

Financial data for Mowachaht/Muchalaht for fiscal year 2016-17. Mowachaht/Muchalaht is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 614 and an on-reserve population of 258. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2016-17

Visual breakdown of Mowachaht/Muchalaht's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2016-17.

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Financial Summary FY 2016-17

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$6.58M surplus
Balance for FY 2016-17
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$10.89M
Total revenue in FY 2016-17
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$4.32M
Total expenses in FY 2016-17

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2016-17.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$9.21M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$20.23M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Mowachaht/Muchalaht.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Yuquot I.R. No. 1
FN alleges that the surveyor erred in surveying the FN's Reserve No. 1.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Dec 2009
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Alienation of San Rafael Island, Yuquot IR 1
The First Nation alleges that the 1910 expropriation and transfer of San Rafael Island, to the Department of Marine and Fisheries, for lighthouse purposes, pursuant to OCPC 1910-1502, was a breach of Canada’s fiduciary duty and occurred without lawful authority.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Feb 2025
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Yuquot Indian Reserve 1 Allotment
The FN alleges Commissioner O’Reilly did not fulfill his lawful reserve allotment obligation to include timberlands when he mistook lake beds for timberlands. As the reserve creation proceeded various Crown officials failed to correct their respective errors regarding the original allotment.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Jan 2025
-
Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2016-17.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration $Expenses $Total
ChiefMichael Maquinna12$41,500$12,167$53,667
ChiefBenedict Jack12$39,500$25,584$65,084
ChiefPatrick James12$39,500$15,514$55,014
ChiefNorman George12$41,500$28,506$70,006
ChiefDaniel Savey12$39,500$10,555$50,055
AdvisorLawrence Andrews3$20,769$2,041$22,810
Total$222,269$94,367$316,636

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Allemekinders & Company

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.