Haisla Nation
Financial data for Haisla Nation for fiscal year 2015-16. Haisla Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 2,121 and an on-reserve population of 687. 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 Haisla Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2015-16.
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Financial Summary FY 2015-16
Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$8.26M surplus
Balance for FY 2015-16
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$43.06M
Total revenue in FY 2015-16
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$34.80M
Total expenses in FY 2015-16
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2015-16.
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$33.09M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$171.11M
Total accumulated surplus
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Haisla Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
1953 Surrender - Kildala Arm I.R. No. 10 (Band previous name: Kitamaat) The Band alleges Canada breached its fiduciary duty by failing to set lot 3059 apart and designate it reserve land for the use and benefit of the band, as required by the terms of Kildala I.R. No.10 surrender. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Feb 1990 | $9K |
John Bolton (Band previous name: Kitamaat) Alleged that DIA failed to protect its interests in obtaining additional lands through pre-emptions in the face of discriminatory provincial legislation in 1916. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Jun 1986 | - |
Klak-ak-siouks I.R. No. 9 (Band previous name: Kitamaat) Amended claim received in 1985. Alleged failure of Canada to implement the terms of a 1952 surrender of Klak-ak-siouks I.R. No. 9 in 1952. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 1993 | $490K |
1889 Reserve Allotments (Band previous name: Kitamaat) Alleged failure of Indian Reserve Commissioner and Indian Agent to reserve Indian Settlement sites in the 1880's. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Jun 2010 | - |
Alcan Easements IRs No. 2-4 & 11 (Band previous name: Kitamaat) Alleged inadequate process and compensation for transmission line Easements on IRs No. 2, 4 and 11. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Feb 2023 | - |
Bishop's Cove (Band previous name: Kitamaat) With additional submissions on June 27/1987. Alleged that DIA failed to protect its interests at the time of the McKenna-McBride Commission by providing disadvantageous testimony before Commission which resulted in an unaccepted application for additional reserve lands; and failure by Canada to protect settlement lands from unlawful encroachment. | Under Assessment | Legal Opinion Signed Oct 2025 | - |
Crab River I.R. No. 4 - Indian Settlement (Band previous name: Kitamaat) Re-submission of C-05. The FN alleged that DIA failed to protect the boundaries of Crab River I.R. No. 4 as confirmed by Order in Council 1625, which resulted in an improper survey of the reserve and an illegal alienation of a portion thereof, and to represent FN interests to the McKenna-McBride Commission. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Dec 2010 | - |
Kitlope Pole (Band previous name: Kitamaat). Alleges that the Kitlope Pole was taken from the Nation without consent or compensation. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Sep 2011 | - |
Lots 305 & 306 (Band previous name: Kitamaat) Alleged failure by Canada to ensure that Lots 305 and 306 were obtained for the use and benefit of the Haisla when they were available for purchase in 1948. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Feb 2010 | - |
Survey of Jugwees IR# 5 (Band previous name: Kitamaat) Alleged improper survey of Jugwees IR# 5. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Apr 2010 | - |
Kitamaat I.R. No. 1 Erosion (Band previous name: Kitamaat) Alleges failure to participate in or properly consider erosion protection measures and the subsequent implications for IR #1 for works along Kitimat River and in approving said works. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Feb 2012 | - |
Crab River Reserve Creation Alleges a breach of fiduciary obligation when the Indian Agent supplied incomplete and incorrect information to the Royal Commission on Indian Affairs about the availability of lands and altered the course of the treatment of the Band's application for a reserve. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Feb 2017 | - |
Aq'wen Reserve Creation Alleges the Crown failed to fulfill its fiduciary obligation to protect and include habitually used traditional and sacred Haisla Nation land known as Aq’wen as a reserve. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Dec 2021 | - |
| Total | $499K | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2015-16.
| Position | Name | Months | Gross Pay 2016 | SALARY | HONORARIA | TRAVEL | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Councillor | Henry Amos | 2 | $9,786 | $0 | $8,268 | $1,517 | $9,786 |
| Deputy Chief | Taylor Cross | 12 | $54,234 | $0 | $50,380 | $3,854 | $54,234 |
| Councillor | Brenda Duncan | 12 | $56,356 | $0 | $50,380 | $5,976 | $56,356 |
| Councillor | Willard Grant | 12 | $44,130 | $0 | $39,147 | $4,983 | $44,130 |
| Councillor | Godfrey Grant | 2 | $3,190 | $0 | $3,000 | $190 | $3,190 |
| Councillor | Margaret Grant | 12 | $41,103 | $0 | $39,147 | $1,956 | $41,103 |
| Councillor | Raymond III Green | 10 | $17,118 | $0 | $15,000 | $2,118 | $17,118 |
| Councillor | Lucille Harms | 12 | $20,002 | $0 | $18,000 | $2,002 | $20,002 |
| Councillor | Trevor Martin | 10 | $41,106 | $0 | $36,147 | $4,959 | $41,106 |
| Councillor | Freddy Ringham | 10 | $16,146 | $0 | $15,000 | $1,146 | $16,146 |
| Chief Councillor | Ellis Ross | 12 | $117,440 | $0 | $110,794 | $6,647 | $117,440 |
| Councillor | Joanne Ross | 2 | $10,325 | $0 | $8,461 | $1,865 | $10,325 |
| Councillor | Russell Ross | 2 | $8,461 | $0 | $8,461 | $0 | $8,461 |
| Councillor | Crystal D Smith | 12 | $59,527 | $0 | $50,380 | $9,147 | $59,527 |
| Councillor | Kevin Stewart | 10 | $18,792 | $0 | $15,000 | $3,792 | $18,792 |
| Total | $517,716 | $0 | $467,565 | $50,152 | $517,716 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: BDO Canada 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.
