Shxwhá:y Village Village

Shxwhá:y Village is a First Nation community located in Chilliwack, British Columbia, representing the Stó:lō people of the Fraser Valley region

POPULATION
526
Rank #476 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
8.2 KM²
Rank #426 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
03/31/2028
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2026-03-29 00:46:06 UTC
Name
Shxwhá:y Village (ISC Code: 570)
Former Names
Shxwhay Band
Band Style
Village
Cultural Area
Fraser Valley, British Columbia
Indigenous Language
Halq'eméylem
Number of Registered Members
526
Band Website
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
44680 SCHWEYEY ROAD, CHILLIWACK, BC
General Email
Not Available

Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
Not Applicable
Term Expires
03/31/2028
Number of Council Members
5

SHAWNA WILLIAMS

Councillor

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📞 Phone not available

MICHELLE ROBERTS

Councillor

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BONNIE RUSSELL

Councillor

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ROBERT GLADSTONE

Councillor

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RON MIGUEL

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

SHXWHAY VILLAGE FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2017-2018 (Ending March 31, 2018)

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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 Manning Elliott LLP.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Shxwhay Village generated total revenue of $3,421,524, a decrease of 10.1%
from the prior year. The Nation experienced an annual deficit of $1,310,121
compared to a deficit of $1,491,216 in the previous year. Accumulated surplus
decreased to $9,107,279, down 12.6% from 2017. Net financial assets reached
$3,761,562, down 23.7% from the prior year. Cash holdings decreased 30.3% to
$503,893 while restricted cash decreased to $159,774. Long-term debt decreased
4.9% to $3,435,630. Major revenue sources included royalty income of $1,384,863
and interest income of $93,312, while income from government business
enterprises contributed $240,502. Operating deficit reflects the challenging
year with expenses exceeding revenue by $1,257,811.

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FINANCIAL POSITION

Total Assets: $9,390,868
- Financial Assets: $8,045,151 (includes Cash: $503,893)
- Tangible Capital Assets: $5,345,717
- Property Under Development: $0

Total Liabilities: $4,283,589
- Long-term Debt: $3,435,630
- Accounts Payable: $847,959
- Deferred Revenue: $0

Net Financial Assets: $3,761,562 (down 23.7% from prior year)
Accumulated Surplus: $9,107,279 (down 12.6% from prior year)

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REVENUE & OPERATIONS

Total Revenue: $3,421,524 (down 10.1% from prior year)

Major Revenue Sources:
- Royalty Income: $1,384,863 (40.5%)
- Indigenous Services Canada: $938,529 (27.4%)
- Other Revenue: $440,709 (12.9%)
- Investment Income: $93,312 (2.7%)
- Rental Revenue: $121,000 (3.5%)
- Land Lease: $39,738 (1.2%)
- Property Tax Revenue: $66,561 (1.9%)
- CMHC Subsidy: $14,365 (0.4%)
- Income from Government Business Enterprises: $240,502 (7.0%)
- Other: $181,945 (5.3%)

Total Expenditures: $4,679,335 (up 2.6% from prior year)

Major Program Expenditures:
- Band Revenue: $1,354,459 (28.9%)
- Administration: $1,042,307 (22.3%)
- Community Maintenance, Projects and Services: $821,253 (17.5%)
- Land Code: $267,435 (5.7%)
- Education: $227,018 (4.9%)

Annual Deficit: $1,310,121 (improved from deficit of $1,491,216 prior year)
Operating Margin: -38.3%

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KEY FINANCIAL METRICS

- Financial Assets to Liabilities Ratio: 1.88:1
- Debt-to-Assets Ratio: 36.6%
- Self-Generated Revenue: 49.1% of total
- Cash Reserves: 1.3 months of operating expenses
- Business Entity Profits: $240,502 from 8 partnerships/entities

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CHIEF & COUNCIL REMUNERATION

Name Position Remuneration Expenses Total
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Robert Gladstone Chief $42,398 $11,682 $54,080
Michelle Roberts Councillor $19,844 $4,356 $24,200
Michelle Roberts Governance Mgr $28,370 $1,078 $29,448
Bonnie Russell Councillor $20,004 $4,166 $24,170
Tina Sam Councillor $19,932 $5,316 $25,248
Daniel Rapada Councillor $16,698 $5,488 $22,186

Total Governance Compensation: $179,332 (5.2% of total revenue)

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Source: Audited consolidated financial statements, Manning Elliott LLP,
March 12, 2019

Band Council Remuneration

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