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.

POPULATION
93
Rank #619 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
1.1 KM²
Rank #565 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
Indefinite
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2026-03-30 23:07:30 UTC
Name
Skawahlook First Nation (ISC Code: 582)
Former Names
Skawahldee, Skwahldee
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Coast Salish Territory
Indigenous Language
Halq'eméylem
Number of Registered Members
93
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
58611A LOUGHEED HWY, AGASSIZ, BC
General Email
Not Available

Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
SHARRON YOUNG
Term Expires
Not Applicable
Number of Council Members
2

JENN CARMAN

Councillor

📧 Email not available
📞 Phone not available

SHARRON YOUNG

Hereditary Chief

📧 Email not available
📞 Phone not available

Administrative Contacts

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

Band Owned Corporations

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Location Map

Reserves

  • 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]

Media Reports

Band Publications

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Third Party Reports

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