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.
Overview
Last Updated 2026-03-29 03:01:31 UTCBand Council
RICHARD SAVINO
Councillor
Administrative Contacts
TIFFANY GABRIEL
Child + Family Services Support Coordinator
TONY DANDURAND
Cultural Centre Building Manager
MANDY SANDHER
Director of Child and Family Services
CARRIE MITCHELL
Education Gr. K-12 + Community support Manager
AINSLEY HANSFORD
Health + Community Office Manager
DERRICK MITCHELL
Lands and Economic Executive Management Officer (LEEMO)
Vacant
Nations Executive Management Officer (NEMO)
TRAVIS FILLARDEAU
Post Secondary + Training Coordinator
ALLIE KEITLAH
Social Services + Community support
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
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Band Owned Corporations
Intergovernmental Agreements
Downloadable Court Records
Location Map
Reserves
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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]