Bonaparte First Nation
Financial data for Bonaparte First Nation for fiscal year 2015-16. Bonaparte First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 1,152 and an on-reserve population of 196. 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 Bonaparte First 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 Bonaparte First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Cache Creek I. R. No. 3A-Surrender Alleged some 48.69 acres of I.R. No. 3A lands were unlawfully alienated in 1903. | Other | File Closed Apr 1988 | - |
Cache Creek I. R. No. 3A - Lease Alleged breach of trust in the negotiation of land lease on I.R. No. 3A. | Other | File Closed Jul 1989 | - |
Mauvais Rocher I.R. No. 5 Presented by the Alliance of Tribal Councils. Alleged improper alienation of land from Mauvais Rocher I.R. No. 5 for CNR right-of-way. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Nov 1993 | - |
Sproat Allotment Alleged 200 acre reserve was unlawfully alienated. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Dec 2002 | - |
Trutch Reduction Alleged a large reserve allotted to the FN in 1862 was later unlawfully reduced in size. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Apr 2005 | - |
Colonial Reserve No. 33 1868 Reduction Alleges the illegal reduction and alienation of Colonial Reserve No. 33 in 1868. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Apr 2019 | - |
Colonial Reserve No. 34 Alleges breaches of lawful and fiduciary obligations when Colonial Reserve No. 34 was eliminated in 1868. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Apr 2019 | - |
IR 5 Boundaries Survey The First Nation alleges Canada breached its fiduciary duty during the reserve creation process for IR 5 by excluding lands that were intended to form part of the reserve. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Oct 2025 | - |
1930's Establishment of TransCanada Highway on IR 5 The First Nation alleges that Canada breached its statutory and fiduciary duty during the taking of land from Mauvais Rocher I.R. No. 5 and the subsequent establishment, operation, and maintenance of the TransCanada Highway across IR 5. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Mar 2024 | - |
1950's Relocation of TransCanada Highway on IR 5 The First Nation alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary and statutory duties by failing to protect the best interests of the Bonaparte First Nation during the taking of land from Mauvais Rocher IR 5 for the relocation of the TransCanada Highway. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Mar 2024 | - |
| Total | $0 | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2015-16.
| Position | Name | Months | Actual Salary | Other Remuneration HONORARIA [Note 2] | Other Remuneration CONTRACT [Note 2] | Other Remuneration TRAVEL [Note 2] | Other Remuneration CELL ALLOWANCE [Note 2] | Expenses Reimbursed as part of Other Remuneration [Note2] | Other Remuneration NonMonetary PENSION [Note 2] | Other Remuneration NonMonetary BENEFITS [Note 2] | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF | Day, Ryan | 12 | $18,015 | $9,600 | $0 | $7,427 | $855 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COUNCILOR | Herbert, Elaine | 12 | $0 | $14,400 | $0 | $1,252 | $720 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COUNCILOR | Billy, Cherlyn | 12 | $0 | $14,400 | $0 | $1,365 | $720 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COUNCILOR | Basil, Cara | 12 | $0 | $14,400 | $11,739 | $2,855 | $720 | $6,535 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COUNCILOR | Antoine, Neal | 12 | $0 | $14,400 | $12,509 | $0 | $720 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $18,015 | $67,200 | $24,248 | $12,899 | $3,735 | $6,535 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
This schedule has been audited. 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.
