Qweqwe'ópelhp | Kwaw-kwaw-Apilt First Nation

The Kwaw-kwaw-Apilt First Nation is located in the Fraser Valley region of British Columbia, with traditional lands along the Chilliwack River and surrounding areas.

POPULATION
60
Rank #627 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
6.3 KM²
Rank #455 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
Indefinite
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2026-03-29 12:40:53 UTC
Name
Kwaw-kwaw-Apilt (ISC Code: 580)
Former Names
Cheam First Nation
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Coast Salish
Indigenous Language
Halq'eméylem
Number of Registered Members
60
Band Website
Not Available
Phone Number
Not Available
Fax Number
Not Available
Address
7256 CHILLIWACK RIVER ROAD, CHILLIWACK, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
RANDY LEON
Term Expires
Not Applicable
Number of Council Members
4

SHANE HENRY

Councillor

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📞 Phone not available

SANDRA HUDSON

Councillor

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RALPH LEON

Councillor

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RANDY LEON

Hereditary Chief

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

KWAW-KWAW-APILT 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 Manning Elliott LLP.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Kwaw-kwaw-Apilt First Nation generated total revenue of $4,114,846, down 36.0%
from the prior year, primarily due to reduced Indigenous Services Canada funding.
The Nation achieved an annual surplus of $1,507,463, down 66.3% from the prior
year, representing an operating margin of 36.6%. Accumulated surplus increased
8.1% to $20,067,532, while net financial assets declined from $2,330,377 to a
net debt position of $1,865,470, driven by $6,039,550 in capital investments.
Cash reserves decreased 51.4% to $2,630,781. The Nation added $3,221,723 in
callable construction debt but reduced long-term debt by $757,247. Revenue
diversification improved with land lease revenue, property taxes, and business
partnerships contributing 32.6% of total revenue. The Nation maintains a strong
financial position with substantial tangible capital assets of $21,918,259.

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FINANCIAL POSITION

Total Assets: $85,798,682
- Financial Assets: $62,865,679 (includes Cash: $2,630,781)
- Tangible Capital Assets: $21,918,259
- Prepaid Expenses: $14,744

Total Liabilities: $64,731,149
- Long-term Debt: $2,174,068
- Callable Debt: $3,221,723
- Deferred Revenue: $59,198,904
- Accounts Payable: $136,454

Net Financial Assets: ($1,865,470) (down from $2,330,377 prior year)
Accumulated Surplus: $20,067,532 (up 8.1% from prior year)

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REVENUE & OPERATIONS

Total Revenue: $4,114,846 (down 36.0% from prior year)

Major Revenue Sources:
- Indigenous Services Canada: $1,341,739 (32.6%)
- Project Revenue: $1,041,249 (25.3%)
- Land Lease Revenue: $400,000 (9.7%)
- First Nations Goods and Services Tax: $315,063 (7.7%)
- Property Tax Revenue: $287,415 (7.0%)
- First Nations Gaming Revenue Sharing LP: $260,028 (6.3%)
- Interest Revenue: $235,990 (5.7%)
- Seabird Island Band: $109,510 (2.7%)
- Forest Consultation and Revenue Sharing: $51,145 (1.2%)
- Ministry of Children and Family Development: $30,000 (0.7%)
- Other Revenue: $42,707 (1.0%)

Total Expenditures: $2,607,383 (up 33.4% from prior year)

Major Program Expenditures:
- Community Operations: $2,267,813 (87.0%)
- Amortization of Tangible Capital Assets: $339,570 (13.0%)

Annual Surplus: $1,507,463 (down 66.3% from prior year)
Operating Margin: 36.6%

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KEY FINANCIAL METRICS

- Financial Assets to Liabilities Ratio: 0.97:1
- Debt-to-Assets Ratio: 6.3%
- Self-Generated Revenue: 67.4% of total
- Cash Reserves: 12.1 months of operating expenses
- Business Entity Profits: $42,707 from partnerships

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CHIEF & COUNCIL REMUNERATION

Name Position Remuneration Expenses Total
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Randy Leon Chief $90,000 $49,055 $139,055
Sandra Hudson Councillor $63,700 $132,794 $196,494
Shane Henry, Jr. Councillor $63,700 $23,840 $87,540
Ralph Leon Councillor $63,700 $14,074 $77,774

Total Governance Compensation: $500,863 (12.2% of total revenue)

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Source: Audited consolidated financial statements, Manning Elliott LLP,
December 2, 2025

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 8072
    KWAWKWAWAPILT 6
    62.7 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, IN TP.23, E.C.M. 1 MILE SOUTHWEST OF CHILLIWACK
    [49.2057179, -122.910956]
  • ISC Code: 9657
    PEKW'XE:YLES (PECKQUAYLIS)
    10.3 Hectares
     
    [49.1434849, -122.2745945]
  • 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: 8114
    SKUMALASPH 16
    468.4 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT 6 MILES NORTHWEST OF CHILLIWACK
    [49.19620570000001, -122.0257438]
  • ISC Code: 10235
    COQUALEETZA
    23.4 Hectares
    CHILLIWACK NEW WESTMINSTER DISCTRICT
    [nil, nil]

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