səlilwətaɬ | Tsleil-Waututh Nation

The Tsleil-Waututh Nation, meaning 'People of the Inlet', is an Indigenous community located in North Vancouver, BC, with a rich cultural history and strong connection to their traditional territories.

POPULATION
728
Rank #409 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
1.1 KM²
Rank #558 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
06/29/2029
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2026-03-29 17:20:09 UTC
Name
Tsleil-Waututh Nation (ISC Code: 549)
Former Names
Burrard Band
Band Style
Nation
Cultural Area
Pacific Northwest Coast
Indigenous Language
hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓
Number of Registered Members
728
Band Website
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
3178 ALDER COURT, NORTH VANCOUVER, BC
General Email

Band Council

Governance Type
First Nations Elections Act
Chief
JUSTIN GEORGE
Term Expires
06/29/2029
Number of Council Members
7

JUSTIN GEORGE

Chief

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KALILA GEORGE-WILSON

Councillor

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NICHOLAS KOFI

Councillor

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JAMES SANDOVER

Councillor

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CURTIS THOMAS

Councillor

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DENNIS THOMAS

Councillor

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DEANNA GEORGE

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Archaeology & Cultural Heritage

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Mabel Humchitt

Caterers

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Child & Family Development Centre

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Community Development

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Jeff Sisson

Housing

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Lianne Payne

IRSS Project Manager

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Lands

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Mental Wellness

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Property Tax

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Lyden Irani

Recreation Adminstrative Assistant

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Mike Wilson

Recreation Manager

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Marc Shimwell

Recreation Programmer and Coordinator

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Relationship Building & Partnerships Overview

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Schooling

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TWN Community Society

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Tsleil-Waututh Nation Skills Centre

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Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival Committee

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General Band Office

Main Office Contact

📞 (604) 929-3454

Media Contact

Press & Media Inquiries

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Referrals Contact

Consultation & Referrals

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Financial Overview

TSLEIL-WAUTUTH NATION FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Ending March 31, 2025)

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DISCLAIMER: This financial summary was generated using artificial intelligence
based on publicly available audited financial statements and has been reviewed
by a human analyst. While care has been taken to ensure accuracy, users should
verify critical information against the original audited financial statements
prepared by Reid Hurst Nagy Inc.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Tsleil-Waututh Nation achieved revenue of $137,808,309, an increase of 163%
from the prior year, driven primarily by $84,176,129 in equity earnings from
business partnerships. The Nation recorded an annual surplus of $91,095,774, up
661% from prior year, with accumulated surplus reaching $330,564,155. Net
financial assets increased 39% to $243,891,361. Cash decreased to $13,996,038
from $51,884,890 while long-term debt increased to $10,565,955. The Nation
demonstrated significant revenue diversification with self-generated revenue
comprising 96% of total revenue and business entity profits representing 61% of
total revenue. The operating margin stood at 66%, reflecting a strengthened
financial position with substantial growth in business investments.

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FINANCIAL POSITION

Total Assets: $316,452,206
- Financial Assets: $280,301,292 (includes Cash: $13,996,038)
- Tangible Capital Assets: $92,425,752
- Prepaid Expenses: $724,662

Total Liabilities: $36,409,931
- Long-term Debt: $10,565,955
- Accounts Payable: $10,453,090
- Deferred Revenue: $14,493,962

Net Financial Assets: $243,891,361 (up 39% from prior year)
Accumulated Surplus: $330,564,155 (up 38% from prior year)

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REVENUE & OPERATIONS

Total Revenue: $137,808,309 (up 163% from prior year)

Major Revenue Sources:
- Business Entity Equity Earnings: $84,176,129 (61.1%)
- Property Tax: $6,943,618 (5.0%)
- Indigenous Services Canada: $5,943,464 (4.3%)
- Province of BC: $5,886,291 (4.3%)
- Government of Canada: $5,402,359 (3.9%)
- First Nations Goods and Services Tax: $3,838,516 (2.8%)
- Interest Income: $2,214,053 (1.6%)
- First Nations Health Authority: $1,866,249 (1.4%)
- Investment Revenue: $1,702,507 (1.2%)
- Other: $19,835,123 (14.4%)

Total Expenditures: $46,712,535 (up 16% from prior year)

Major Program Expenditures:
- Administration: $12,890,673 (27.6%)
- Treaty, Lands and Resources: $12,269,460 (26.3%)
- Community Development - Education: $5,648,275 (12.1%)
- Public Works: $5,472,789 (11.7%)
- Health: $4,020,018 (8.6%)
- Capital Fund: $2,931,426 (6.3%)
- Community Development - Social Assistance: $1,676,124 (3.6%)
- Other: $1,803,770 (3.8%)

Annual Surplus: $91,095,774 (up 661% from prior year)
Operating Margin: 66.1%

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KEY FINANCIAL METRICS

- Financial Assets to Liabilities Ratio: 7.7:1
- Debt-to-Assets Ratio: 3.3%
- Self-Generated Revenue: 96% of total
- Cash Reserves: 3.6 months of operating expenses
- Business Entity Profits: $84,176,129 from partnerships

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CHIEF & COUNCIL REMUNERATION

Name Position Remuneration Expenses Total
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Jennifer Thomas Chief $152,258 $1,997 $154,255
Kevin O'neil Councillor $139,144 $4,613 $143,757
Liana Martin Councillor $139,326 $1,201 $140,527
Deanna George Councillor $119,645 $1,298 $120,943
Charlene Aleck Councillor $91,666 $3,343 $95,009
Dennis Thomas Councillor $42,300 $567 $42,867
Curtis Thomas Councillor $35,250 $895 $36,145

Total Governance Compensation: $733,503 (0.5% of total revenue)

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Source: Audited consolidated financial statements, Reid Hurst Nagy Inc.,
July 29, 2025

Band Owned Corporations

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7905
    INLAILAWATASH 4A
    2.0 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DIST.PT OF LOT 819,C.G. R BANK OF INDIAN RIVER 1/2 MILE N. OF MOUTH OF INDIAN ARM OF BURRARD INLET
    [22.2834866, 81.6665149]
  • ISC Code: 7904
    INLAILAWATASH 4
    0.5 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DIST, IN SECS. 15 & 16, TP.6,R.7.W.7M, AT MOUTH OF INDIAN RIVER HEAD OF INDIAN ARM OF BURRARD INLET
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 7903
    BURRARD INLET 3
    109.7 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DIST. ON SOUTH SHORE OF BURRARD INLET NORTH OF BERRY POINT
    [49.3104415, -122.9787679]

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