Skeetchestn
Financial data for Skeetchestn for fiscal year 2016-17. Skeetchestn is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 582 and an on-reserve population of 243. 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 Skeetchestn's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2016-17.
Financial Summary FY 2016-17
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2016-17.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Skeetchestn.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Merryfield Cattle Company Lease Alleged DIA inaction on lease. | Other | File Closed Jun 2001 | - |
Deadman's Creek I.R. - Alienation Alleged loss of 240 acres of a 1877 reserve allotment by the Joint Indian Reserve Commission. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 1995 | $887K |
Deadman's Creek CNR / Smith-Curtis Presented by the Alliance of Tribal Councils. Alleged improper alienation of land for Deadman's Creek I.R. for CNR right-of-way. Improper handling of Smith/Curtis Lease. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 2007 | $4.78M |
Savona Roads Alleges that Canada failed to obtain compensation for the FN when reserve lands were transfered to the province for highway purposes. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Sep 2011 | - |
Hihium Lake IR 6 Alleges Canada failed to include the Skeetchestn Band as one of the beneficiaries in the Hihium Lake IR 6. | Invited to Negotiate | Active May 2022 | - |
1962 Power Distribution Line Alleges an unlawful permit without legal consent of Indian Band allowed for a power line right-of-way on reserve. | Invited to Negotiate | Awaiting Response Dec 2025 | - |
1967 Kelly Lake - Savona Transmission Line Alleges failure to meet obligation under the Indian Act to protect reserve interests in 1967 when BC Hydro constructed transmission lines on Skeetchestn Reserve. | Invited to Negotiate | Awaiting Response Dec 2025 | - |
1973 Kelly Lake - Savona Transmission Line Alleges Canada violated its legal obligations when it entered a 1973 reserve transmission line Final Agreement with BC Hydro on different terms from OIC 1972-647 | Invited to Negotiate | Awaiting Response Dec 2025 | - |
| Total | $5.66M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2016-17.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration | Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF | IGNACE, RON | 12 | $62,369 | $10,871 | $73,240 |
| COUNCILLOR | DRANEY, DARREL | 12 | $56,857 | $1,177 | $58,034 |
| COUNCILLOR | DENEAULT, TERRY | 12 | $56,857 | $3,655 | $60,512 |
| COUNCILLOR | JULES, GABRIEL | 12 | $56,857 | $785 | $57,642 |
| COUNCILLOR | GONZALES, MARSHALL | 12 | $56,857 | $5,633 | $62,490 |
| Total | $289,797 | $22,121 | $311,918 |
This schedule has been audited. Prepared by: Daley & Company 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.
