Líl̓wat | Lil'wat Nation
The Lil'wat Nation is an Indigenous First Nations group situated in Mount Currie, British Columbia, with a rich cultural heritage and traditional connection to the surrounding mountain and forest territories.
Overview
Last Updated 2026-03-31 07:26:55 UTCBand Council
ASHLEY JOSEPH
Community Chief
TROY LEONARD BIKADI
Councillor
MARTINA PIERRE
Councillor
RILLA SAMPSON
Councillor
MAXINE JOSEPH (BRUCE)
Councillor
JOSHUA (STKSIK) ANDERSON
Councillor
HELENA EDMONDS
Councillor
ALPHONSE WALLACE
Councillor
JAMES WILLIAMS
Councillor
ROXANNE (XZUMALUS) JOE
Councillor
CHRISTOPHER WELLS
Councillor
RENEE WALLACE
Councillor
DEAN NELSON
Political Chief
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Financial Overview
LIL'WAT 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 BDO Canada LLP.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Lil'wat Nation generated total revenue of $51,912,824, a decrease of 0.1% from
the prior year, and recorded an annual surplus of $3,628,126, down 67.7% from
2024. The Nation maintained accumulated surplus of $126,103,695 (up 3.0%) and
net financial assets of $47,621,699 (down 8.7%). Cash and restricted cash
declined by $8,492,196 to $21,644,157, while long-term debt decreased by
$707,598 to $16,807,411. Investment in business enterprises increased by
$2,866,201 to $25,765,400, reflecting continued economic diversification. The
Nation's operating margin was 7.0%. The financial position reflects investment
in community infrastructure while maintaining fiscal capacity for ongoing
operations and future development initiatives.
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FINANCIAL POSITION
Total Assets: $132,478,308
- Financial Assets: $89,996,312 (includes Cash: $21,644,157)
- Tangible Capital Assets: $77,663,809
- Prepaid Expenses: $818,187
Total Liabilities: $42,374,613
- Long-term Debt: $16,807,411
- Accounts Payable: $4,715,803
- Deferred Revenue: $18,985,707
Net Financial Assets: $47,621,699 (down 8.7% from prior year)
Accumulated Surplus: $126,103,695 (up 3.0% from prior year)
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REVENUE & OPERATIONS
Total Revenue: $51,912,824 (down 0.1% from prior year)
Major Revenue Sources:
- Indigenous Services Canada: $16,265,966 (31.3%)
- First Nations Education Steering Committee: $3,180,114 (6.1%)
- Education Jurisdiction funding (CIRNAC): $7,116,680 (13.7%)
- Province of British Columbia: $4,776,696 (9.2%)
- First Nations Health Authority: $4,610,676 (8.9%)
- Other income: $7,833,926 (15.1%)
- Royalty income: $2,098,078 (4.0%)
- Income from business enterprises: $2,079,345 (4.0%)
- Employment & Social Development Canada: $1,384,179 (2.7%)
- Rental income: $993,903 (1.9%)
- BC First Nations Gaming: $813,910 (1.6%)
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: $377,301 (0.7%)
- Department of Fisheries and Oceans: $382,050 (0.7%)
Total Expenditures: $48,284,698 (up 18.5% from prior year)
Major Program Expenditures:
- Governance, Finance and Administration: $13,445,391 (27.8%)
- Xet'olacw Community School: $7,417,964 (15.4%)
- Community Health and Daycare: $5,237,918 (10.8%)
- Community Development: $5,129,702 (10.6%)
- Advanced Education: $5,062,878 (10.5%)
Annual Surplus: $3,628,126 (down 67.7% from prior year)
Operating Margin: 7.0%
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KEY FINANCIAL METRICS
- Financial Assets to Liabilities Ratio: 2.12:1
- Debt-to-Assets Ratio: 12.7%
- Self-Generated Revenue: 24.8% of total
- Cash Reserves: 5.4 months of operating expenses
- Business Entity Profits: $2,079,345 from partnerships
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CHIEF & COUNCIL REMUNERATION
Name Position Remuneration Expenses Total
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Dean Nelson Political Chief $122,364 $19,218 $141,582
Richard Ashley Joseph Cultural Chief $107,687 $8,299 $115,986
Maxine Bruce Councillor $116,088 $1,745 $117,833
Alphonse Wallace Councillor $105,865 $7,503 $113,368
Helena Edmonds Councillor $101,121 $2,718 $103,839
Troy Bikadi Councillor $83,989 $7,410 $91,399
Renee Wallace Councillor $75,044 $1,756 $76,800
Roxanne Joe Councillor $74,830 $6,109 $80,939
Rilla Sampson Councillor $70,112 $2,934 $73,046
Joshua Anderson Councillor $39,250 $3,619 $42,869
James Williams Councillor $26,250 $4,140 $30,390
Christopher Wells Councillor $17,250 $3,786 $21,036
Martina Pierre Councillor $16,900 $2,675 $19,575
Total Governance Compensation: $1,028,888 (2.0% of total revenue)
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Source: Audited consolidated financial statements, BDO Canada LLP, July 31, 2025
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ISC Code: 7999
LOKLA 4
6.6 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT ON LEFT BANK OF BIRKENHEAD RIVER 5 MILES NORTH OF PEMBERTON I.R. NO. 1
[50.322028, -122.8050498] -
ISC Code: 7998
NESUCH 3
418.4 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT ON RIGHT BANK OF LILLOOET RIVER AT NORTH END OF LILLOOET LAKE
[50.3067873, -122.6506347] -
ISC Code: 7996
MOUNT CURRIE 1
77.9 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT AT CONFLUENCE OF LILLOOET AND BURKENHEAD RIVERS
[50.3098952, -122.7185711] -
ISC Code: 8005
MOUNT CURRIE 10
47.1 Hectares
W/O OF/DE CREEKSIDE
[50.3163843, -122.7173501] -
ISC Code: 8003
MOUNT CURRIE 8
332.3 Hectares
LILLOOET DIST. DESG. LOTS 98&99, G.1. ON THE ISLAND IN LILL- OOET RVE, AT THE CONF. OF BIRKENHEAD RVR, BTWN RESV. 1 & 3
[50.308334, -122.6960806] -
ISC Code: 8004
CHALLETKOHUM 9
1.5 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF LILLOOET RIVER EAST OF I.R. NO 5, DESIGNATED LOT 3863 GR. 1
[50.0599818, -122.5392398] -
ISC Code: 7997
MOUNT CURRIE 2
61.4 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT ON ISLAND IN PEMBERTON RIVER 2 MILES WEST OF I.R. NO. 1.
[50.3080188, -122.7519239] -
ISC Code: 8001
MOUNT CURRIE 6
1619.0 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, LEFT BANK OF LILLOOET RIVER NORTH OF RESERVE NO. 3
[50.3286176, -122.6637808] -
ISC Code: 8000
CHALLETKOHUM 5
0.6 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF LILLOOET RIVER 1 MILE NORTH OF BAPTISTE SMITH I.R. NO 1B
[50.0607046, -122.5406515] -
ISC Code: 8002
MOUNT CURRIE 7
129.5 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT ON NORTH SIDE OF I.R. NO. 6
[50.3442909, -122.6919118]
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