T'it'q'et First Nation

T'it'q'et is an Indigenous community situated in the Interior region of British Columbia, with strong cultural connections to the St'at'imc traditional lands

POPULATION
520
Rank #471 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
15.0 KM²
Rank #368 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
03/31/2026
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2026-03-26 20:11:40 UTC
Name
T'it'q'et (ISC Code: 593)
Former Names
Bridge River Indian Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Interior British Columbia
Indigenous Language
St'at'imcets
Number of Registered Members
520
Band Website
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 615, LILLOOET, BC
General Email
Not Available

Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
SIDNEY SCOTCHMAN
Term Expires
03/31/2026
Number of Council Members
5

SIDNEY SCOTCHMAN

Community Chief

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COURTENEY ADOLPH-JONES

Councillor

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HAROLD PELEGRIN

Councillor

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BRANDON BARNEY

Councillor

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ADRIANNA SCOTCHMAN

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

T'IT'Q'ET ADMINISTRATION 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 Morine Thomas CPA LLP.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

T'it'q'et Administration reported total revenue of $11,350,238, down 21.2% from
the prior year, with an annual surplus of $552,916, down 87.5% from 2024. The
Nation's accumulated surplus increased to $26,321,139 with net financial assets
of $10,199,483, down 10.4%. Cash holdings remained relatively stable at
$11,248,424, though long-term debt decreased significantly to $4,861,301 from
$7,227,470. The revenue decline was primarily due to reduced capital project
funding. The Nation demonstrated continued investment in infrastructure with
$2,305,795 in capital asset additions, primarily assets under construction
totaling $2,232,361. The operating margin was 4.9%. The Nation maintains a
stable financial position with strong cash reserves and substantially reduced
debt obligations.

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FINANCIAL POSITION

Total Assets: $26,321,139
- Financial Assets: $15,661,709 (includes Cash: $12,175,239)
- Tangible Capital Assets: $15,827,257
- Property Under Development: Not separately stated

Total Liabilities: $5,462,226
- Long-term Debt: $4,861,301
- Accounts Payable: $580,925
- Deferred Revenue: $20,000

Net Financial Assets: $10,199,483 (down 10.4% from prior year)
Accumulated Surplus: $26,321,139 (up 2.5% from prior year)

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REVENUE & OPERATIONS

Total Revenue: $11,350,238 (down 21.2% from prior year)

Major Revenue Sources:
- Indigenous Services Canada: $4,822,490 (42.5%)
- Other Revenue: $2,559,152 (22.5%)
- Rental Revenue: $826,603 (7.3%)
- Investment Income: $723,349 (6.4%)
- First Nations Health Authority: $758,035 (6.7%)
- Trust Allocation: $446,568 (3.9%)
- BCFN Gaming: $368,720 (3.2%)
- Taxation: $223,598 (2.0%)
- Province of BC: $142,664 (1.3%)
- Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada: $120,280 (1.1%)
- CMHC: $136,788 (1.2%)
- BC Hydro: $131,642 (1.2%)
- Other Sources: $210,349 (1.7%)

Total Expenditures: $10,797,322 (down 7.9% from prior year)

Major Program Expenditures:
- Public Works: $2,917,700 (27.0%)
- Community and Human Services: $2,464,684 (22.8%)
- Administration: $1,805,356 (16.7%)
- Resources: $1,407,200 (13.0%)
- Education: $1,171,946 (10.9%)
- Housing: $875,504 (8.1%)
- Taxation: $154,932 (1.4%)

Annual Surplus: $552,916 (down 87.5% from prior year)
Operating Margin: 4.9%

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KEY FINANCIAL METRICS

- Financial Assets to Liabilities Ratio: 2.87:1
- Debt-to-Assets Ratio: 18.5%
- Self-Generated Revenue: 42% of total
- Cash Reserves: 13.6 months of operating expenses
- Business Entity Profits: Investment in business entities totaling $556,519

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CHIEF & COUNCIL REMUNERATION

Name Position Remuneration Expenses Total
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Sidney Scotchman Chief $61,877 $1,094 $62,971
Patrice Pelegrin Council $17,125 $7,532 $24,657
Adrianna Scotchman Council $17,537 $2,806 $20,343
Harold Pelegrin Council $18,386 $1,624 $20,010
Felicia Aleck Council $4,625 $2,169 $6,794
Megan Thorne Council $4,800 $0 $4,800

Total Governance Compensation: $139,575 (1.2% of total revenue)

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Source: Audited consolidated financial statements, Morine Thomas CPA LLP,
July 6, 2025

Band Owned Corporations

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 8139
    TOWINOCK 2
    90.0 Hectares
    ILLOOET DISTRICT, ON TOWINOCK CREEK, JUST WEST OF THE FRASER RIVER, 8 MILES SOUTH OF TOWN OF ILLOOET
    [50.5848436, -121.8508452]
  • ISC Code: 17
    LILLOOET 1A
    797.2 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 1 MILE NORTHWEST OF THE TOWN OF LILLOOET
    [50.7238469, -121.9485795]
  • ISC Code: 8142
    SETON LAKE 5
    1.4 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT, LOT 1575, AT FOOT OF SETON LAKE, AND ON SETON CREEK, 3 MILES S.W. OF LILLOOET
    [50.69401569999999, -121.9329594]
  • ISC Code: 8140
    KILCHULT 3
    42.1 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER BTWN CHAD AND RILEY CREEKS, EAST OF LOT 4903
    [50.6112102, -121.8589068]
  • ISC Code: 8138
    RILEY CREEK 1B
    31.2 Hectares
    LILLOOET DIST, LT 3041, RIGHT BANK OF FRASER RIVER, 8 MILES SOUTH OF ILLOOET, SOUTH OF AND ADJOINING KILCHULT I.R. NO. 3
    [50.6051375, -121.8575492]
  • ISC Code: 8143
    LILLOOET 1
    364.5 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT WEST OF THE TOWN OF ILLOOET AND NORTH OF THE SETON RIVER
    [50.68032030000001, -121.9491926]
  • ISC Code: 8141
    MCCARTNEY'S FLAT 4
    171.4 Hectares
    LILLOOET DIST ON LEFT BANK OF FRASER RVR 2 MLS S. OF LILL- OOET OPP. TOWINOCK I.R. #2, INCLDS GRAVE 1 ML N OF I.R. #4
    [50.6593556, -121.8996711]

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