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.

POPULATION
257
Rank #579 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
4.0 KM²
Rank #493 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
Indefinite
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2026-03-31 22:16:55 UTC
Name
Shxw'ow'hamel First Nation (ISC Code: 587)
Former Names
Skwah Band, Hope Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Coast Salish
Indigenous Language
Halq'eméylem
Number of Registered Members
257
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
58700A ST. ELMO ROAD, HOPE, BC
General Email
Not Available

Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
Not Applicable
Term Expires
Not Applicable
Number of Council Members
0

LEONA KELLY

Si:yam

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LENORA FRASER

Si:yam

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DEAN JONES

Si:yam

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LUCILLE CASIMIR

Si:yam

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MELODY ANDREWS

Si:yam

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LOUISE MUSSELL

Si:yam

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BRENDA PETERS

Si:yam

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SHAWNA PETERS

Si:yam

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SONNY MCHALSIE

Si:yam

📧 Email not available
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ALFRED JAMES

Si:yam

📧 Email not available
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IRENE SMITH

Si:yam

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Administrative Contacts

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

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: 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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