Sq’ewá:lxw | Skawahlook First Nation
The Skawahlook First Nation is a Coast Salish Indigenous community located in the Fraser Valley region of British Columbia, near Agassiz.
Overview
Last Updated 2026-03-30 23:07:30 UTCBand Council
JENN CARMAN
Councillor
SHARRON YOUNG
Hereditary Chief
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Financial Overview
SKAWAHLOOK 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
Skawahlook First Nation reported total revenue of $5,384,907, a decrease of 5.2%
from the prior year. The Nation generated an annual surplus of $1,425,169, down
23.5% from 2024. Cash decreased by $723,239 to $2,619,837, while long-term debt
increased by $45,582 to $86,660. Net financial assets increased 12.9% to
$14,445,205. The Nation maintained accumulated surplus of $18,826,596, up 10.4%.
Portfolio investments grew significantly by 21.4% to $11,079,265, demonstrating
continued asset diversification. The operating margin stood at 26.5%. The Nation
continues to maintain a strong financial position with substantial reserves and
controlled debt levels.
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FINANCIAL POSITION
Total Assets: $18,968,972
- Financial Assets: $14,587,581 (includes Cash: $2,619,837)
- Tangible Capital Assets: $4,227,641
- Property Under Development: $0
Total Liabilities: $142,376
- Long-term Debt: $86,660
- Accounts Payable: $55,716
- Deferred Revenue: $0
Net Financial Assets: $14,445,205 (up 12.9% from prior year)
Accumulated Surplus: $18,826,596 (up 10.4% from prior year)
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REVENUE & OPERATIONS
Total Revenue: $5,384,907 (down 5.2% from prior year)
Major Revenue Sources:
- Other Income: $2,796,810 (51.9%)
- Indigenous Services Canada: $1,271,080 (23.6%)
- Investment Income: $495,080 (9.2%)
- BC Gaming Revenue: $268,962 (5.0%)
- Taxation: $196,480 (3.6%)
- Province of British Columbia: $197,551 (3.7%)
- First Nations Education Steering Committee: $71,634 (1.3%)
- Rental Income: $54,200 (1.0%)
- Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs: $28,011 (0.5%)
- Sto:lo Nation: $5,099 (0.1%)
Total Expenditures: $3,959,738 (up 3.7% from prior year)
Major Program Expenditures:
- Government: $3,348,968 (84.6%)
- Capital: $164,424 (4.2%)
- Taxation: $360,268 (9.1%)
- Self-Generated Funds: $86,078 (2.2%)
Annual Surplus: $1,425,169 (down 23.5% from prior year)
Operating Margin: 26.5%
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KEY FINANCIAL METRICS
- Financial Assets to Liabilities Ratio: 102.4:1
- Debt-to-Assets Ratio: 0.5%
- Self-Generated Revenue: 75.4% of total
- Cash Reserves: 7.9 months of operating expenses
- Business Entity Profits: $199,147 from investment in Seven Generations
Environmental Services Ltd.
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CHIEF & COUNCIL REMUNERATION
Name Position Remuneration Expenses Total
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Maureen Chapman Chief $67,736 $1,345 $69,081
Debra Schneider Councillor $30,799 $1,504 $32,303
Jennifer Carman Councillor $7,100 $880 $7,980
Total Governance Compensation: $105,635 (2.0% of total revenue)
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Source: Audited consolidated financial statements, Stolz CPA Inc., July 22, 2025
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Reserves
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ISC Code: 10235
COQUALEETZA
23.4 Hectares
CHILLIWACK NEW WESTMINSTER DISCTRICT
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 8074
SKAWAHLOOK 1
58.3 Hectares
YALE DIST. IN SECS. 4&5,TP5,R27,W.6M, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 1 MILE N.E. OF RUBY CREEK
[49.3622187, -121.5900015] -
ISC Code: 9657
PEKW'XE:YLES (PECKQUAYLIS)
10.3 Hectares
[49.1434849, -122.2745945] -
ISC Code: 8075
RUBY CREEK 2
16.6 Hectares
YALE DISTRICT SEC 5 TWP 5 RGE 27 & SEC 32 TWP 4 RGE 27 W6M ON RIGHT BANK OF FRASER RIVER, AT MOUTH OF RUBY CREEK
[49.3560481, -121.6079814]
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