Skatin Nations

A First Nation community situated in the Mount Currie area of British Columbia, traditionally associated with the Lillooet region

POPULATION
422
Rank #509 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
6.8 KM²
Rank #442 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
Indefinite
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2026-03-27 15:48:10 UTC
Name
Skatin (ISC Code: 562)
Former Names
St'at'imc Nation, Lillooet Nation
Band Style
Nations
Cultural Area
Interior British Columbia, Lillooet region
Indigenous Language
St'at'imcets
Number of Registered Members
422
Band Website
Phone Number
Fax Number
Not Available
Address
PO Box 478, Mount Currie, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
PATRICK WILLIAMS
Term Expires
Not Applicable
Number of Council Members
3

PATRICK WILLIAMS

Chief

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GABRIEL WILLIAMS

Councillor

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XAVIER WILLIAMS

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

SKATIN NATIONS 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

Skatin Nations generated total revenue of $7,513,408, a decrease of 3.9% from
the prior year. The Nation experienced an annual surplus of $183,798 after
recognizing deferred revenue, compared to a surplus of $1,865,003 in the
previous year. Accumulated surplus increased to $13,938,978, up 1.3% from 2024.
Net debt reached $4,173,214, improving slightly from $4,247,984 in the prior
year. Cash holdings decreased 54.8% to $71,682 while restricted cash decreased
to $181,325. Total long-term debt increased to $6,330,774 including loans
payable of $6,215,795 and CMHC mortgages of $114,979. Major revenue sources
included Indigenous Services Canada funding of $3,234,089, Province of BC
funding of $1,627,980, and logging income of $658,517. The Nation invested
$1,152,567 in tangible capital assets during the year, primarily in buildings
under construction.

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FINANCIAL POSITION

Total Assets: $21,150,470
- Financial Assets: $3,038,061 (includes Cash: $71,682)
- Tangible Capital Assets: $18,012,422
- Prepaid Expenses: $99,770

Total Liabilities: $7,211,275
- Loans Payable: $6,215,795
- CMHC Mortgages: $114,979
- Bank Indebtedness: $405,760
- Accounts Payable: $443,332
- Replacement Reserve Fund: $31,409

Net Debt: $4,173,214 (improved 1.8% from prior year)
Accumulated Surplus: $13,938,978 (up 1.3% from prior year)

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REVENUE & OPERATIONS

Total Revenue: $7,513,408 (down 3.9% from prior year)

Major Revenue Sources:
- Indigenous Services Canada: $3,234,089 (43.0%)
- Province of BC: $1,627,980 (21.7%)
- Logging Income, Net: $658,517 (8.8%)
- First Nations Education Steering Committee: $502,334 (6.7%)
- New Relationship Trust: $260,000 (3.5%)
- Southern Stl'atl'imx Health Society: $234,324 (3.1%)
- Interest: $200,993 (2.7%)
- Four Pillars Society: $200,000 (2.7%)
- Rental: $181,620 (2.4%)
- Union of BC Municipalities: $142,550 (1.9%)
- First Nations Health Authority: $64,435 (0.9%)
- Other: $206,566 (2.7%)

Total Expenditures: $7,797,618 (up 21.9% from prior year)

Major Program Expenditures:
- Education and Training: $2,977,442 (38.2%)
- Local Government Services: $1,798,131 (23.1%)
- Social Services: $946,063 (12.1%)
- Capital Fund: $707,225 (9.1%)
- Municipal Services O&M Programs: $641,647 (8.2%)
- Capital Projects: $399,952 (5.1%)
- Economic Development: $211,175 (2.7%)
- Social Housing Fund: $115,983 (1.5%)

Annual Deficit Before Deferred Revenue: ($284,210)
Deferred Revenue Recognized: $468,008
Annual Surplus: $183,798 (down 90.1% from prior year)
Operating Margin: -3.8%

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KEY FINANCIAL METRICS

- Financial Assets to Liabilities Ratio: 0.42:1
- Debt-to-Assets Ratio: 34.1%
- Self-Generated Revenue: 57.0% of total
- Cash Reserves: 0.1 months of operating expenses
- Total Long-term Debt: $6,330,774 (increased 1.7%)
- Loans Receivable: $2,000,000 at 8-12% interest

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CHIEF & COUNCIL REMUNERATION

Name Position Remuneration Expenses Total
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Patrick Williams Chief (8 months) $33,082 $728 $33,810
Gabriel Williams Councillor $63,034 $10,228 $73,262
Xavier Williams Councillor $63,034 $3,718 $66,752

Total Governance Compensation: $173,824 (2.3% of total revenue)

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AUDIT QUALIFICATION

The audit opinion was qualified due to Skatin Nations' interest in Tsetspa7
Forestry Limited Partnership (24.4% interest) not being recorded in the
consolidated financial statements. Auditors were unable to obtain sufficient
appropriate audit evidence about the carrying amount of this investment.

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MAJOR CAPITAL INVESTMENTS

During fiscal 2025, Skatin Nations invested $1,152,567 in tangible capital
assets:
- Buildings under construction: $780,841
- Buildings: $181,000
- Furniture and fixtures: $98,382
- Automotive equipment: $67,394
- Equipment: $24,950

Total tangible capital assets increased to $18,012,422 (net book value).

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NOTABLE FINANCIAL ITEMS

- Bank indebtedness increased to $405,760 from $200,660
- Restricted cash decreased to $181,325 from $388,101
- Accounts receivable decreased to $784,443 from $924,349
- Deferred revenue was fully recognized ($468,008)
- Related party transactions totalled $644,200 (consulting, accounting, moving)
- Allowance for doubtful accounts: $552,012

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Source: Audited consolidated financial statements with qualified opinion,
Reid Hurst Nagy Inc., July 24, 2025

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Reserves

  • ISC Code: 8021
    FRANKS 10
    44.9 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DIST., ON LEFT BANK OF THE LILLOOET RIVER, AAT 11 MILE POST OF THE DOUGLAS PORTAGE
    [49.88952310000001, -122.3008221]
  • ISC Code: 8019
    SKLAHHESTEN 5B
    35.2 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, DESIGNATED LOT 5534, ON LEFT BANK OF LILLOOET RIVER
    [49.9082225, -122.3210583]
  • ISC Code: 8018
    SKLAHHESTEN 5A
    74.9 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINISTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE LILLOOET RIVER ADJOINING I.R. NO. 5 ON THE NORTH SIDE
    [49.9210297, -122.3349973]
  • ISC Code: 8015
    SKOOKUMCHUCK 4
    212.9 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT AT THE 19 MILE POST ON THE DOUGLAS PORTAGE, LILLOOET RIVER
    [49.9438202, -122.4108742]
  • ISC Code: 8014
    SWEETEEN 3
    14.5 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, NEAR THE 21 MILE POST ON THE DOUGLAS PORTAGE, ILLOOET RIVER
    [49.97373049999999, -122.445675]
  • ISC Code: 8016
    SKOOKUMCHUCK 4A
    86.2 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE LILLOOET RIVER SOUTHEAST OF I.R. NO. 4
    [49.9327028, -122.3915151]
  • ISC Code: 8020
    MORTEEN 9
    50.6 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DIST ON LEFT BANK OF THE LILLOOER RIVER SKOOKUMCHUCK I.R. NO. 4A ADJOINS ON THE NORTH
    [49.9277039, -122.3800457]
  • ISC Code: 8022
    PERRETS 11
    12.1 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE LILLOOET RIVER AT THE 10 MILE POST OF THE DOUGLAS PORTAGE
    [49.8784315, -122.2928672]
  • ISC Code: 8017
    SKLAHHESTEN 5
    32.0 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DIST, AT THE 14 MILE POST ON THE SOUGLAS PORTAGE, LILLOOET RIVER
    [49.9164858, -122.3266464]
  • ISC Code: 8023
    GLAZIER CREEK 12
    113.3 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, DESIGNATED LOT 5533, ON RIGHT BANK OF SNOWCAP CREEK, AT SOUTH END OF GLACIER LAKE
    [49.8569532, -122.4599212]

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