Spuzzum
Financial data for Spuzzum for fiscal year 2016-17. Spuzzum is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 491 and an on-reserve population of 53. 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 Spuzzum'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.
$257K surplus
Balance for FY 2016-17
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$1.64M
Total revenue in FY 2016-17
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$1.39M
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.
Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$1.22M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$1.93M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$2.56M
Total accumulated surplus
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Spuzzum.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Chapman's Bar I.R. No. 10 Alleged illegal pre-emption, failure to confirm reserve and failure to obtain compensation for CNPR right-of-way through Chapman's Bar I.R. No. 10. | Other | File Closed Sep 2015 | - |
CPR Through IR No. 1 Alleged inadequate compensation was paid for CPR right-of-way taken through Spuzzum I.R. No. 1. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jul 2024 | - |
Lands Taken for Public Purposes Alleged failure by Canada to provide replacement lands for railway, highway and transmission line rights of way in order to minimally impair the Band's Indian reserve land base. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Sep 2011 | - |
Long Tunnel I.R. No. 5 Alleged inadequate compensation was paid for CPR right-of-way taken through Long Tunnel I.R. No. 5 and for damages suffered. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jul 2024 | - |
Schwimp Alleged unlawful pre-emption of village site at Schwimp. | Other | File Closed May 2009 | - |
Road Right of Way - Trans Provincial (Cariboo) Highway Alleges Canada owes outstanding lawful obligations to the Band with respect to roads taken for the construction of the Trans Provincial Highway in 1926-27 without compensation. | Other | File Closed Dec 2015 | - |
Illegal Preemption of Nlaka'pamux Settlement Alleges failure to take steps to reserve an Indian Village prior to the 1867 preemption and Crown grant of Lot 4, Group 1, Yale District (Schwimp). | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jul 2022 | - |
CNR Right-of-Way Through 1.26 Acres of Chapman's Bar IR 10 Alleges breaches of lawful obligations when Canada failed to set aside a reserve in a timely manner and that an excessive CNR railway right-of-way was granted before the reserve establishment process was completed. As a result of Canada's failure to establish the reserve in a timely way, the FN was not compensated for the railway right-of-way. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Oct 2020 | - |
Failure by Canada to Protect the Settlement Lands of Teequaloosh at Spuzzum Alleges that Canada breached its legal obligation to the First Nation by failing to protect and reserve their traditional lands at Tequaloosh. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Sep 2020 | - |
Taking of Land – Trans-Canada Highway Alleges a breach of statutory and fiduciary duties in relation to road rights-of-way and lands taken from IR 1, IR 1A, IR 4, IR 4A, IR 9, and IR 10 for the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) during the 1950s and 1960s. This includes Canada’s failure to consult the First nation, exercise reasonable diligence, ensure minimal impairment, obtain adequate compensation, and advance the best interests of the First Nation following the takings, as well as a failure to attempt to negotiate a surrender of the reserve lands taken for public purposes. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Sep 2025 | - |
| Total | $0 | ||
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 [Note 2] | Expenses [Note 3] | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Harold Bobb | 12 | $34,250 | $4,274 | $38,524 |
| Chief | James Hobart | 2 | $3,600 | $0 | $3,600 |
| CEO | James Hobart | 12 | $21,025 | $5,597 | $26,622 |
| Councillor | Diana Stromquist | 12 | $28,750 | $5,021 | $33,771 |
| Councillor | Patricia Eidem | 12 | $26,050 | $3,176 | $29,226 |
| Total | $113,675 | $18,068 | $131,743 |
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.
