Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw

Financial data for Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw for fiscal year 2016-17. Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 1,121 and an on-reserve population of 644. 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 Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw'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.
$1.19M surplus
Balance for FY 2016-17
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$11.47M
Total revenue in FY 2016-17
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$10.28M
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.
$42.88M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$11.12M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$43.36M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Relocation
Alleged non-fulfilment of promises in relation to relocation of FN in new area.
Other
File Closed
Jan 2001
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Loss of Coho Bay Reserve
Alleges failure to establish a 500 acre reserve at Coho Bay and protect it from alienation.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Oct 2010
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Smiths Inlet Fishery
Failure to protect and properly administer the Band's fishery at Wy-clese IR# 1.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Oct 2009
-
Timber Surrenders IR 12
The FN submits that Canada breached statutory and fiduciary obligation with regard to timber surrenders on IR# 12.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jun 2023
$7.00M
Timber Surrenders IR 14-15-16
The FN submits that Canada breached statutory and fiduciary obligation with regard to timber surrenders on IR #s 14-15-16.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Mar 2021
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Loss of Three Reserves
Alleges intention to create three reserves for the Nakwockto, but failed to complete the final formal steps of reserve creation.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Aug 2012
-
Total$7.00M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2016-17.

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpensesTotal
ChiefPaddy Walkus12$53,124$31,413$84,537
CouncillorErnie Henderson9$25,695$6,361$32,056
CouncillorVictor Walkus9$21,425$5,313$26,738
CouncillorGary Walkus12$31,300$19,394$50,694
CouncillorTerry Walkus12$36,170$25,519$61,689
CouncillorEddie Charlie12$27,850$11,664$39,514
CouncillorGrace Smith12$64,769$0$64,769
CouncillorMary Dodie Rufus3$10,815$398$11,213
CouncillorLeslie Walkus12$26,175$27,180$53,355
CouncillorDarryl Coon3$12,560$2,393$14,953
CouncillorLucy Scow12$57,776$12,758$70,534
CouncillorSandra Charlie12$5,450$5,171$10,621
CouncillorLucille Caroline12$4,000$5,188$9,188
CouncillorEdward Lloyd6$1,800$2,190$3,990
CouncillorErnest Manuel5$1,600$674$2,274
CouncillorAngela Johnny10$5,600$2,619$8,219
Total$386,109$158,235$544,344

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: MNP 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.