Snuneymuxw First Nation

Financial data for Snuneymuxw First Nation for fiscal year 2019-20. Snuneymuxw First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 1,992 and an on-reserve population of 723. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2019-20

Visual breakdown of Snuneymuxw First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2019-20.

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Financial Summary FY 2019-20

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$14.88M surplus
Balance for FY 2019-20
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$31.96M
Total revenue in FY 2019-20
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$17.08M
Total expenses in FY 2019-20

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2019-20.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$36.72M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$38.01M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$51.60M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Snuneymuxw First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Nanaimo Town I.R. No. 1
(Band previous name: Nanaimo) Alleged 2.76 acres of land used as a right-of-way through Nanaimo Town I.R. No. 1 since 1883 has never been lawfully surrendered by the FN.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jan 1994
$1.83M
Coal Royalties
(Band previous name: Nanaimo) Alleged Canada breached terms of surrender regarding sale of coal.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 1997
$3.16M
Douglas Treaty Reserve - 79 Acre Reserve
(Band previous name: Nanaimo) Alleged unlawful alienation of 79 acre reserve in downtown Nanaimo.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jul 2017
$49.15M
Departure Bay Village
(Band previous name: Nanaimo) "Alleges that under the 1854 Douglas Treaty, the historic village located at Departure Bay should have been protected and maintained for the use and benefit of the FN.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Oct 2008
-
Harbour Park Village
(Band previous name: Nanaimo) Claim for the Return of the FN's "Harbour Village Site" allegedly guaranteed to them by the terms of the 1854 Douglas Treaty.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Oct 2008
-
False Narrows Village Site
(Band previous name: Nanaimo) Seeks the return of the FN's village site, surrounding fields and a clam bed on Gabriola Island, which the FN alleges was guaranteed to it by the terms of the 1854 Douglas Treaty.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Oct 2008
-
Teytexen Village
(Band previous name: Nanaimo) FN alleges that parts of the Teytexen village, its enclosed fields and burial and fishing sights were not reserved as they should have been pursuant to the Douglas Treaty.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 2025
$42.00M
Millstone River Village
(Band previous name: Nanaimo) FN alleges that the village, enclosed fields and burial sites should have been reserved to the First Nation pursuant to the Douglas Treaty.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Oct 2008
-
Exchange Lands Village and Compensation
(Band previous name: Nanaimo) "Alleges failure to set aside a village site with enclosed fields as a reserve under the 1854 Douglas Treaty and alleges failure exchange land which had been agreed to by the the Band and the Vancouver Coal Company in the 1880s."
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Sep 2011
-
Total$96.14M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2019-20.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration (Note 2, 4)Expenses (Note 3)Total
CouncillorGood, Christopher12$20,972$2,020$22,992
CouncillorGood, Darren2$2,900$478$3,378
CouncillorGood, Stacey (Kate)12$29,728$1,593$31,321
CouncillorManson, Emily (Emmy)12$39,889$7,178$47,067
CouncillorSeward, Regan12$34,685$4,448$39,133
CouncillorThomas, Erralyn12$23,035$1,295$24,330
CouncillorThomas, Isaac12$13,200$267$13,467
CouncillorWhite, Douglas J.C.10$26,198$597$26,795
CouncillorWhite, Douglas III10$23,812$0$23,812
CouncillorWhite, Joseph Jr.12$19,037$1,675$20,712
ChiefWyse, Michael12$125,324$2,510$127,834
CouncillorWyse-Seward, Paul12$59,500$4,849$64,349
CouncillorYoachim, William2$5,900$214$6,114
Total$424,180$27,124$451,304

This schedule has been audited. Prepared by: Ribeyre Chang Haylock

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.