qw̓ɑ:nƛ̓ə̓n̓ | Kwantlen First Nation

The Kwantlen First Nation is an Indigenous community situated in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia, with traditional lands near Fort Langley and surrounding areas in the Lower Mainland.

POPULATION
429
Rank #513 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
5.9 KM²
Rank #459 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
Indefinite
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2026-03-29 03:01:31 UTC
Name
Kwantlen First Nation (ISC Code: 564)
Former Names
Langley Indian Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Coast Salish
Indigenous Language
hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓
Number of Registered Members
429
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
23690 GABRIEL LANE, PO BOX 108, FORT LANGLEY, BC

Band Council

Governance Type
Custom Electoral System: Hereditary Chief and Council
Chief
MARILYN GABRIEL
Term Expires
Not Applicable
Number of Council Members
4

MARILYN GABRIEL

Chief

📞 Phone not available

RICHARD SAVINO

Councillor

📧 Email not available
📞 Phone not available

LESLIE ANTONE

Councillor

📞 Phone not available

TUMIA KNOTT

Councillor

📞 Phone not available

Administrative Contacts

SHERRY ANTONE

Band Office Receptionist

📞 Phone not available

TIFFANY GABRIEL

Child + Family Services Support Coordinator

📞 Phone not available

TONY DANDURAND

Cultural Centre Building Manager

📞 Phone not available

MICHAEL KELLY-GABRIEL

Cultural Department

📞 Phone not available

MANDY SANDHER

Director of Child and Family Services

📞 Phone not available

CARRIE MITCHELL

Education Gr. K-12 + Community support Manager

📞 Phone not available

ANG FILLARDEAU

Elders Coordinator

📞 Phone not available

BERNICE WHALLEY

Finance Manager

📞 Phone not available

LINDA MITCHELL

Head Start Manager

📞 Phone not available

AINSLEY HANSFORD

Health + Community Office Manager

📞 Phone not available

DERRICK MITCHELL

Lands and Economic Executive Management Officer (LEEMO)

📞 Phone not available

SAUL MICHELLE

Medical Transportation

📞 Phone not available

Vacant

Nations Executive Management Officer (NEMO)

📞 Phone not available

TRAVIS FILLARDEAU

Post Secondary + Training Coordinator

📞 Phone not available

BRENDA GABRIEL

Public Works

📞 Phone not available

CAROL GABRIEL

Public Works Manager

📞 Phone not available

ALLIE KEITLAH

Social Services + Community support

📞 Phone not available

General Band Office

Main Office Contact

📞 (604) 888-2488

Media Contact

Press & Media Inquiries

📞 Phone not available

Referrals Contact

Consultation & Referrals

📞 Phone not available

Financial Overview

KWANTLEN FIRST 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 Stolz CPA Inc.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Kwantlen First Nation achieved revenue of $52.1M (up 53%) and an annual surplus
of $28.5M (up 133%), resulting in accumulated surplus of $87.5M and net financial
assets of $56.1M. Cash holdings increased 134% to $31.5M while debt decreased 8%
to $9.8M. The Nation demonstrated reduced government dependency (61% of revenue,
down from 67%) through diversified revenue including $9.1M in contracting services,
$1.5M in new forestry revenue, and $2.0M in business entity profits. With a 54.7%
operating margin and minimal leverage (9.6% debt-to-assets), the Nation is
positioned for continued growth and economic self-determination.

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FINANCIAL POSITION

Total Assets: $101,608,880
- Financial Assets: $70,247,320 (includes Cash: $31,453,362)
- Tangible Capital Assets: $28,801,864
- Property Under Development: $2,444,812

Total Liabilities: $14,105,730
- Long-term Debt: $9,776,854
- Accounts Payable: $2,894,723
- Deferred Revenue: $1,183,834

Net Financial Assets: $56,141,590 (up 96.6% from prior year)
Accumulated Surplus: $87,503,150 (up 51.1% from prior year)

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REVENUE & OPERATIONS

Total Revenue: $52,135,334 (up 52.9% from prior year)

Major Revenue Sources:
- Other Government Funding: $28,507,468 (54.7%)
- Contracting Services: $9,136,296 (17.5%)
- Other Income: $3,915,319 (7.5%)
- Lands & Resources: $3,296,969 (6.3%)
- ISC Funding: $3,234,243 (6.2%)
- Investment Income: $2,162,120 (4.1%)
- Commercial Leases: $2,099,865 (4.0%)
- Forestry: $1,496,546 (2.9%)

Total Expenditures: $23,619,844 (up 8.1% from prior year)

Major Program Expenditures:
- Economic Development: $8,901,911 (37.7%)
- Administration: $4,751,558 (20.1%)
- Lands & Resources: $3,296,969 (14.0%)

Annual Surplus: $28,515,490 (up 132.9% from prior year)
Operating Margin: 54.7%

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KEY FINANCIAL METRICS

- Financial Assets to Liabilities Ratio: 4.98:1
- Debt-to-Assets Ratio: 9.6%
- Self-Generated Revenue: 45% of total
- Cash Reserves: 16 months of operating expenses
- Business Entity Profits: $2.0M from three partnerships

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CHIEF & COUNCIL REMUNERATION

Name Position Remuneration Expenses Total
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Marilyn Gabriel Chief $173,700 $3,580 $177,280
Tumia Knott Councillor $108,139 $0 $108,139
Les Antone Councillor $112,482 $4,632 $117,114

Total Governance Compensation: $402,533 (0.77% of total revenue)

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Source: Audited consolidated financial statements, Stolz CPA Inc., December 11, 2025

Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 8030
    LANGLEY 2
    58.3 Hectares
    NEW WEST. DIST. IN SEC. 3,TP.15,E.C.M. ON RIGHT BANK OF THE STAVE RIVER 1 MLE FROM MOUTH ON NORTH BANK OF FRASER RIVER
    [49.1041779, -122.6603519]
  • ISC Code: 8034
    MCMILLAN ISLAND 6
    191.0 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT IN SECTION 4, TP.11 & SECS 33&34, TP.12, E.C.M. ENTIRE ISLAND IN THE FRASER RIVER
    [49.2057179, -122.910956]
  • ISC Code: 8031
    LANGLEY 3
    40.9 Hectares
    NEW WEST. DIST. IN SEC. 34,TP14 & SEC. 3 TP15,E.C.M. LTS 444 &445,G.1 ISLAND AT MOUTH OF STAVE RVR N BANK FRASER RIVER
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 8032
    LANGLEY 4
    93.4 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT IN SECTION 2, TP15,E.C.M. ON LEFT BANAT THE MOUTH OF STAVE RIVER
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 8033
    LANGLEY 5
    140.6 Hectares
    NEW WEST. DIST. IN SEC 34&35,TP.11 & SECS.2&3,TP.12,E.C.M. ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RVR 2 MILES NE. OF FORT LANGLEY
    [49.16837, -122.579975]
  • ISC Code: 9657
    PEKW'XE:YLES (PECKQUAYLIS)
    10.3 Hectares
     
    [49.1434849, -122.2745945]
  • ISC Code: 10235
    COQUALEETZA
    23.4 Hectares
    CHILLIWACK NEW WESTMINSTER DISCTRICT
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 8029
    WHONNOCK 1
    34.4 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, IN TPS 14&15, E.C.M. ON RIGHT BANK OF FRASER RVR, BTW LTS 4533&441, 1 MLE E. OF WHONOCK
    [49.1751095, -122.4594486]

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