Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation

Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation is a First Nations band located in the traditional territory of the St'at'imc (Lillooet) people in British Columbia, Canada

POPULATION
609
Rank #447 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
21.3 KM²
Rank #319 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
03/31/2026
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2026-03-27 15:03:36 UTC
Name
Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation (ISC Code: 594)
Former Names
Pavilion Indian Band
Band Style
First Nations
Cultural Area
Interior British Columbia, St'at'imc Territory
Indigenous Language
St'at'imcets
Number of Registered Members
609
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 2200, LILLOOET, BC
General Email
Not Available

Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
JUSTIN KANE
Term Expires
03/31/2026
Number of Council Members
6

JUSTIN KANE

Chief

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IRA HARRY

Councillor

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SHIRLEY ALECK

Councillor

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ASHLEY PETERS

Councillor

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GEORGETTA NED

Councillor

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LINDA MCDONALD

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

TS'KW'AYLAXW FIRST NATION FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (Ending March 31, 2024)

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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 Reid Hurst Nagy Inc.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation reported total revenue of $7,764,724, down 21.6% from
the prior year, with an annual surplus of $219,053, down 93.3% from 2023. The
Nation's accumulated surplus increased to $17,607,381 with net financial assets
of $3,968,290, up 0.8%. Cash holdings increased to $8,506,128, while portfolio
investments remained strong at $2,786,593. Long-term debt increased to
$6,363,700 from $5,881,346, reflecting new mortgage financing and facility
agreements. The revenue decline was primarily due to reduced government transfer
funding, though operations remained positive with a 9.5% operating margin. The
Nation demonstrated continued investment in infrastructure with $1,049,833 in
capital asset additions, primarily building improvements totaling $1,022,111.
Portfolio investments generated unrealized gains of $148,708. The Nation
maintains a healthy financial position with strong cash reserves covering 14.5
months of operating expenses and moderate debt levels.

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FINANCIAL POSITION

Total Assets: $17,607,381
- Financial Assets: $13,478,474 (includes Cash: $9,325,988)
- Tangible Capital Assets: $13,639,091
- Prepaid Expenses: $0

Total Liabilities: $9,510,184
- Long-term Debt: $6,363,700
- Accounts Payable: $819,140
- Deferred Revenue: $2,228,536
- Replacement Reserve Fund: $98,808

Net Financial Assets: $3,968,290 (up 0.8% from prior year)
Accumulated Surplus: $17,607,381 (up 2.0% from prior year)

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REVENUE & OPERATIONS

Total Revenue: $7,764,724 (down 21.6% from prior year)

Major Revenue Sources:
- Indigenous Services Canada: $3,898,348 (50.2%)
- First Nations Health Authority: $697,811 (9.0%)
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: $668,068 (8.6%)
- Province of BC: $472,109 (6.1%)
- Other Revenue: $389,462 (5.0%)
- Natural Resources Canada: $289,670 (3.7%)
- New Relationship Trust: $260,000 (3.3%)
- Shuswap Nation Tribal Council Society: $220,000 (2.8%)
- Interest: $191,607 (2.5%)
- Investment Income: $145,210 (1.9%)
- Rental: $137,635 (1.8%)
- Lillooet Tribal Council: $114,806 (1.5%)
- Union of BC Municipalities: $112,497 (1.4%)
- BC Hydro: $87,467 (1.1%)
- Graymont: $80,034 (1.0%)

Total Expenditures: $7,026,340 (up 11.3% from prior year)

Major Program Expenditures:
- Band Programs: $1,620,625 (23.1%)
- Health: $939,896 (13.4%)
- Education: $891,175 (12.7%)
- Social Development: $761,019 (10.8%)
- Capital Programs: $728,254 (10.4%)
- Natural Resources: $669,964 (9.5%)
- Operations and Maintenance: $231,630 (3.3%)
- Housing: $214,602 (3.1%)
- Economic Development: $171,550 (2.4%)
- Social Housing: $158,278 (2.3%)
- Capital Fund: $621,303 (8.8%)
- Enterprise Fund: $16,531 (0.2%)
- Ottawa Trust Fund: $1,513 (0.0%)

Annual Surplus: $219,053 (down 93.3% from prior year)
Operating Margin: 9.5%

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KEY FINANCIAL METRICS

- Financial Assets to Liabilities Ratio: 1.42:1
- Debt-to-Assets Ratio: 36.1%
- Self-Generated Revenue: 42% of total
- Cash Reserves: 14.5 months of operating expenses
- Business Entity Investment: Investments in three wholly-owned entities with
combined net equity of negative $171,222

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CHIEF & COUNCIL REMUNERATION

Name Position Remuneration Expenses Total
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Justin Kane Chief $72,369 $7,961 $80,330
Georgetta Ned Councillor $20,510 $3,495 $24,005
Linda McDonald Councillor $16,800 $3,361 $20,161
Ashley Peters Councillor $15,300 $4,167 $19,467
Shirley Aleck Councillor $13,800 $558 $14,358
Ira Harry Councillor $13,800 $942 $14,742
Eugenia Edwards Councillor $6,975 $2,710 $9,685
Derek Bob Councillor $4,360 $0 $4,360
Carmen Ned Councillor $3,960 $663 $4,623
Llace Shintah Councillor $3,600 $0 $3,600

Total Governance Compensation: $195,331 (2.5% of total revenue)

Note: Councillors served varying terms (3, 6, 10, or 12 months) during the
fiscal year.

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Source: Audited consolidated financial statements, Reid Hurst Nagy Inc.,
November 18, 2025

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Reserves

  • ISC Code: 8145
    PAVILION 1A
    16.2 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT, LOT 2983, G1, C.G., 1 MILE UP MCKAY CREEK FROM MOUTH OF FRASER RIVER
    [50.91312260000001, -121.8997661]
  • ISC Code: 8144
    PAVILION 1
    881.2 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF FRASER RIVER NORTH OF PAVILION CREEK
    [50.88281569999999, -121.8446617]
  • ISC Code: 9143
    TS'KW'AYLAXW 5
    16.1 Hectares
    20 KM SOUTHEAST OF LILLOOET
    [50.69401569999999, -121.9329594]
  • ISC Code: 79470
    PAVILION 1
    3.0 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 8146
    LEON CREEK 2
    472.5 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT ON RIGHT BANK OF FRASER RIVER AT MOUTH OF LEON CREEK
    [51.00627100000001, -121.9248858]
  • ISC Code: 8147
    LEON CREEK 2A
    176.4 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT LOT 5291, ON ADDITION TO I.R. NO. 2 ON THE SOUTH AND WEST
    [50.9938872, -121.9321812]
  • ISC Code: 8149
    PAVILION 3A
    256.2 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, IN TWP 21 RGE 27 W6M, NORTH OF AND ADJOINING MARBLE CANYON I.R. NO. 3
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 8150
    PAVILION 4
    45.3 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, FRACTIONAL SW 1/4 SEC 26 TWP 21 RGE 27 W6M ON PAVILION-HAT CREEK ROAD, ADJOINS MARBLE CANYON I.R. #3
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 8148
    MARBLE CANYON 3
    263.1 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SEC 26 27 28 33 & 34 TWP 21 RGE 27 W6M ON PAVILION - HAT CREEK ROAD
    [50.8198741, -121.6658099]

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