Ch'iyáqtel | Tzeachten First Nation

The Tzeachten First Nation is a Indigenous community located in the Chilliwack area of British Columbia, with deep historical connections to the Fraser Valley

POPULATION
622
Rank #436 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
4.2 KM²
Rank #494 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
03/31/2028
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2026-03-26 03:00:59 UTC
Name
Tzeachten (ISC Code: 575)
Former Names
Unknown Historic Name
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Coast Salish Territory
Indigenous Language
Halq'eméylem
Number of Registered Members
622
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
45855 PROMONTORY ROAD, CHILLIWACK, BC
General Email
Not Available

Band Council

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

DEREK EPP

Chief

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HAYDEN GUILDERSON

Councillor

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JENNIFER JANIK

Councillor

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ANTHONY MALLOWAY

Councillor

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LOREN MUTH

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

TZEACHTEN 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 MNP LLP.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Tzeachten First Nation generated total revenue of $22,089,055, down 18.3% from
the prior year, primarily due to reduced Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
funding. The Nation achieved an annual surplus of $6,219,333, down 55.2% from
prior year, while accumulated surplus increased to $74,845,183. Net financial
assets declined to $1,485,114 from $28,230,126, reflecting major capital
investments of $34,593,602 in housing and land acquisitions. Long-term debt
increased to $16,096,143 to finance infrastructure development. Investment
income from business entities remained solid at $1,725,834. The Nation
maintains a 28.2% operating margin and continues to diversify revenue streams
beyond government transfers.

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FINANCIAL POSITION

Total Assets: $105,852,550
- Financial Assets: $32,508,545 (includes Cash: $14,650,986)
- Tangible Capital Assets: $73,194,656
- Restricted Cash: $1,256,352

Total Liabilities: $31,023,431
- Long-term Debt: $16,096,143
- Accounts Payable: $2,794,750
- Deferred Revenue: $10,876,186

Net Financial Assets: $1,485,114 (down 94.7% from prior year)
Accumulated Surplus: $74,845,183 (up 9.0% from prior year)

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REVENUE & OPERATIONS

Total Revenue: $22,089,055 (down 18.3% from prior year)

Major Revenue Sources:
- Property Taxation: $7,409,738 (33.5%)
- Indigenous Services Canada: $4,334,113 (19.6%)
- Property Transfer Tax: $2,765,243 (12.5%)
- Investment Income from Business Entities: $1,725,834 (7.8%)
- Tzeachten Sales Tax: $1,262,396 (5.7%)
- Interest Income: $761,722 (3.4%)
- Development Cost Charge Equivalents: $519,310 (2.4%)
- Rental Income: $516,999 (2.3%)
- Application and Registry Fees: $516,814 (2.3%)
- CMHC: $477,318 (2.2%)
- Other Sources: $1,799,568 (8.1%)

Total Expenditures: $15,869,722 (up 20.5% from prior year)

Major Program Expenditures:
- Lands Management & Taxation: $4,773,031 (30.1%)
- Governance: $3,955,225 (24.9%)
- Facilities and Programs: $2,982,967 (18.8%)
- Public Works and Housing: $2,578,631 (16.2%)
- Capital Fund: $1,579,868 (10.0%)

Annual Surplus: $6,219,333 (down 55.2% from prior year)
Operating Margin: 28.2%

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KEY FINANCIAL METRICS

- Financial Assets to Liabilities Ratio: 1.05:1
- Debt-to-Assets Ratio: 15.2%
- Self-Generated Revenue: 80.4% of total
- Cash Reserves: 11.1 months of operating expenses
- Business Entity Profits: $1,327,087 from investments in 9 entities

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CHIEF & COUNCIL REMUNERATION

Name Position Remuneration Expenses Total
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Derek Epp Chief $119,018 $15,131 $134,149
Loren Muth Councillor $97,501 $5,502 $103,003
Hayden Guilderson Councillor $70,931 $12,186 $83,117
Jennifer Janik Councillor $33,865 $31,584 $65,449
Anthony Malloway Councillor $37,534 $0 $37,534

Total Governance Compensation: $423,252 (1.9% of total revenue)

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Source: Audited consolidated financial statements, MNP LLP, July 29, 2025

Band Owned Corporations

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 9657
    PEKW'XE:YLES (PECKQUAYLIS)
    10.3 Hectares
     
    [49.1434849, -122.2745945]
  • ISC Code: 8058
    TZEACHTEN 13
    325.3 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINISTER DISTRICT, IN TWP 26 ECM 2 MILES SOUTH OF SARDIS
    [49.1149267, -121.9427447]
  • ISC Code: 8113
    GRASS 15
    64.8 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, IN SEC 22 TWP 26 E.C.M. 3 1/2 MILES SOUTHEAST OF CHILLIWACK
    [49.1430391, -121.8925753]
  • ISC Code: 10235
    COQUALEETZA
    23.4 Hectares
    CHILLIWACK NEW WESTMINSTER DISCTRICT
    [nil, nil]

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