Shxw’ōwhámél | Shxw'ow'hamel First Nation
The Shxw'ow'hamel First Nation is an Indigenous community situated in southwestern British Columbia, with historical connections to the Fraser River and surrounding mountainous terrain.
Overview
Last Updated 2026-03-31 22:16:55 UTCBand Council
LEONA KELLY
Si:yam
LENORA FRASER
Si:yam
DEAN JONES
Si:yam
LUCILLE CASIMIR
Si:yam
MELODY ANDREWS
Si:yam
LOUISE MUSSELL
Si:yam
BRENDA PETERS
Si:yam
SHAWNA PETERS
Si:yam
SONNY MCHALSIE
Si:yam
ALFRED JAMES
Si:yam
IRENE SMITH
Si:yam
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Financial Overview
SHXW'OW'HAMEL FIRST NATION FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (Ending March 31, 2022)
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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 Morine & Schindler Chartered Professional Accountants LLP.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Shxw'ow'hamel First Nation generated total revenue of $16,190,746, an increase
of 71.2% from the prior year. The Nation achieved an annual surplus of
$9,265,927, a substantial improvement from a deficit of $301,595 in the
previous year. Accumulated surplus reached $31,098,527, up 42.4% from 2021.
Net financial assets improved dramatically from negative $4,649,377 to positive
$2,271,157. Cash holdings increased 84.0% to $2,199,972 while long-term debt
increased 3.6% to $24,060,810. The Nation achieved significant revenue
diversification with investment income increasing to $1,764,386 and earnings
from equity investments reaching $4,165,235. Operating margin was 57.2%. The
financial position demonstrates substantial improvement in fiscal health and
investment performance.
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FINANCIAL POSITION
Total Assets: $55,391,296
- Financial Assets: $26,564,225 (includes Cash: $2,199,972)
- Tangible Capital Assets: $28,751,514
- Property Under Development: $75,857
Total Liabilities: $24,293,068
- Long-term Debt: $24,060,810
- Accounts Payable: $161,655
- Deferred Revenue: $0
Net Financial Assets: $2,271,157 (improved from negative $4,649,377 prior year)
Accumulated Surplus: $31,098,527 (up 42.4% from prior year)
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REVENUE & OPERATIONS
Total Revenue: $16,190,746 (up 71.2% from prior year)
Major Revenue Sources:
- Trans Mountain: $5,597,366 (34.6%)
- Earnings from Equity Investments: $4,165,235 (25.7%)
- Indigenous Services Canada: $2,221,158 (13.7%)
- Investment Income: $1,764,386 (10.9%)
- Province of BC: $344,688 (2.1%)
- First Nations Health Authority: $929,692 (5.7%)
- Rental Income: $217,562 (1.3%)
- Other Revenue: $950,659 (5.9%)
Total Expenditures: $6,924,819 (down 29.1% from prior year)
Major Program Expenditures:
- Administration: $4,367,234 (63.1%)
- Social Development: $462,395 (6.7%)
- Lands & Resources: $452,336 (6.5%)
- Education and Culture: $641,792 (9.3%)
- Housing and Infrastructure: $395,209 (5.7%)
Annual Surplus: $9,265,927 (improved from deficit of $301,595 prior year)
Operating Margin: 57.2%
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KEY FINANCIAL METRICS
- Financial Assets to Liabilities Ratio: 1.09:1
- Debt-to-Assets Ratio: 43.4%
- Self-Generated Revenue: 72.6% of total
- Cash Reserves: 3.8 months of operating expenses
- Business Entity Profits: $4,165,235 from 2 partnerships/entities
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CHIEF & COUNCIL REMUNERATION
Information not publicly available or not required to be disclosed for this
reporting period.
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Source: Audited consolidated financial statements, Morine & Schindler
Chartered Professional Accountants LLP, October 3, 2024
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Reserves
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ISC Code: 9657
PEKW'XE:YLES (PECKQUAYLIS)
10.3 Hectares
[49.1434849, -122.2745945] -
ISC Code: 8089
KUTHLALTH 3
141.8 Hectares
YALE DIST IN SECS 12&3, TP7,R26,, SECS. 7&18, TP7,R25,W.6M ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER EAST OF YALE
[49.5584352, -121.3981145] -
ISC Code: 8088
WAHLEACH ISLAND 2
56.5 Hectares
YALE DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 2 MILES SOUTHWEST OF RUBY CREEK
[49.3366702, -121.6253924] -
ISC Code: 10235
COQUALEETZA
23.4 Hectares
CHILLIWACK NEW WESTMINSTER DISCTRICT
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 8087
OHAMIL 1
163.5 Hectares
YALE DISTRICT IN TP4,R.27,W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF FRASER RIVER NORTH OF LAIDLAW C.N.STATION
[49.3382185, -121.6041094]
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