Tqʷiyáwm | Boston Bar First Nation
The Boston Bar First Nation is a First Nations band government located in British Columbia, Canada, with traditional territories in the Fraser Canyon.
Overview
Last Updated 2026-03-26 01:26:36 UTCBand Council
PAMELA O'DONAGHEY-ROBERTSON
Chief
YVONNE ANDREW
Councillor
LISA FLORENCE
Councillor
Administrative Contacts
Theo Warkentin
CEO Boston Bar Economic Development Corporation
Financial Overview
BOSTON BAR FIRST NATION FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (Ending March 31, 2023)
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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 MNP LLP.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Boston Bar First Nation generated total revenue of $4,809,916, an increase of
21.3% from the prior year. The Nation achieved an annual surplus of $1,694,216,
up 182.6% from 2022, representing an operating margin of 35.2%. Accumulated
surplus reached $15,618,267, up 12.2%. Net financial assets increased 30.1% to
$7,568,928. Cash holdings grew 73.7% to $3,047,040, representing 5.8 months of
operating expenses. Long-term debt decreased 7.8% to $346,238. Revenue
diversification included equity earnings of $111,474 from business partnerships,
investment income of $431,147, and property tax and land use fees of $425,073.
The Nation's financial position demonstrates increasing diversification and
reserve capacity.
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FINANCIAL POSITION
Total Assets: $16,230,411
- Financial Assets: $8,181,072 (includes Cash: $3,047,040)
- Tangible Capital Assets: $8,041,749
- Prepaid Expenses: $7,590
Total Liabilities: $612,144
- Long-term Debt: $346,238
- Accounts Payable: $265,906
- Deferred Revenue: Not separately disclosed
Net Financial Assets: $7,568,928 (up 30.1% from prior year)
Accumulated Surplus: $15,618,267 (up 12.2% from prior year)
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REVENUE & OPERATIONS
Total Revenue: $4,809,916 (up 21.3% from prior year)
Major Revenue Sources:
- Indigenous Services Canada: $1,628,560 (33.9%)
- Other Funding: $629,781 (13.1%)
- Store Sales and Campsite Revenue: $554,857 (11.5%)
- Investment Income: $431,147 (9.0%)
- Property Tax and Land Use Fees: $425,073 (8.8%)
- Fraser Thompson Indian Services Society: $249,760 (5.2%)
- Other Revenue: $240,570 (5.0%)
- First Nations Education Steering Committee: $168,963 (3.5%)
- Equity Earnings from Business Entities: $111,474 (2.3%)
- Hell's Gate Reserve Claim: $81,418 (1.7%)
- First Nation Health Authority: $71,200 (1.5%)
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: $68,858 (1.4%)
- Rental Income: $66,755 (1.4%)
- Interest Income: $61,941 (1.3%)
- Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council: $19,559 (0.4%)
Total Expenditures: $3,115,700 (down 7.5% from prior year)
Major Program Expenditures:
- Finance and Administration: $945,989 (30.4%)
- Social Development: $770,178 (24.7%)
- Forestry and Resource Management: $413,931 (13.3%)
- Education: $372,146 (11.9%)
- Other: $255,234 (8.2%)
- Health: $162,233 (5.2%)
- Capital Projects: $153,980 (4.9%)
- Social Housing: $42,009 (1.3%)
Annual Surplus: $1,694,216 (up 182.6% from prior year)
Operating Margin: 35.2%
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KEY FINANCIAL METRICS
- Financial Assets to Liabilities Ratio: 13.37:1
- Debt-to-Assets Ratio: 2.1%
- Self-Generated Revenue: 66.1% of total
- Cash Reserves: 5.8 months of operating expenses
- Business Entity Profits: $111,474 from 2 partnerships/entities
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CHIEF & COUNCIL REMUNERATION
Name Position Remuneration Expenses Total
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Pamela Robertson Chief $76,545 $5,033 $81,578
Darren Florence Councillor $43,938 $0 $43,938
Yvonne Andrew Councillor $39,215 $9,197 $48,412
Jeremy Campbell Councillor $12,389 $150 $12,539
Total Governance Compensation: $186,467 (3.9% of total revenue)
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Source: Audited consolidated financial statements, MNP LLP, December 23, 2024
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Reserves
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ISC Code: 7284
BUCKTUM 4
18.8 Hectares
YALE DIST., IN SECTS. 13&14, TP.11,, R26, W.6M ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 3 MLS BELOW BOOTHROYD C.N. STATION
[49.965278, -121.483333] -
ISC Code: 7282
KOPCHITCHIN 2
169.2 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT LOT 4703, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE DRIFTWOOD RIVER AT MOUTH OF THE KOTSINE RIVER
[49.8697965, -121.4544776] -
ISC Code: 7280
TUCKKWIOWHUM 1
34.7 Hectares
YALE DISTRICT, IN SECS 14&23, TP10,R26,W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, AT MOUTH OF THE ANDERSON RIVER
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 7286
PAUL'S 6
0.4 Hectares
YALE DISTRICT, SEC. 3, TP.10,R.26,W.6M, ON RIGHT BANK OF FRASER RIVER, BELOW CHINA BAR C.P. STATION
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 7289
BOSTON BAR 9
64.8 Hectares
YALE DIST. IN N.W. 1/4 SEC. 35, TP.10, R.26, W.6M, HALF MLE E. OF FRASER RIVER 1/2 MLE N. OF BOSTON BAR C.N. STN.
[42.3600825, -71.0588801] -
ISC Code: 7285
SCAUCY 5
7.3 Hectares
YALE DIST. SEC.10,TP10,R26,W.6M, AT MOUTH OF SCUZZY CREEK ON RIGHT BANK OF FRASER RIVER, 2 MILES ABOVE HELL'S GATE CANYON
[49.8147442, -121.4570808] -
ISC Code: 7291
BOSTON BAR 11
22.5 Hectares
YALE DIST. IN SEC. 10, TP.10, R.26, W.6M ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, OPPOSITE MOUTH OF SCUZZY CREEK
[49.8073483, -121.4522175] -
ISC Code: 7290
BOSTON BAR 10
64.8 Hectares
YALE DIST. IN S.E. 1/4 SEC. 25, TP.10, R.26, W.6M NORTH OF ANDERSEN RIVER, 2 MLS EAST OF THE FRASER RIVER
[49.8525734, -121.3985844] -
ISC Code: 7288
BOSTON BAR 8
122.1 Hectares
YALE DIST. IN SECS. 23&26, TP.10, R.26, W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER AT BOSTON BAR C.N. STATION
[49.8502197, -121.425257] -
ISC Code: 7281
BOSTON BAR 1A
29.4 Hectares
YALE DIST. IN SEC. 14, TP 10, R26, W.6M ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 3 MILES SOUTH OF BOSTON BAR C.N. STATION
[42.3600825, -71.0588801] -
ISC Code: 7283
AUSTIN'S FLAT 3
0.7 Hectares
YALE DIST. IN SEC. 34, TP. 9, R26, W6M ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 1 1/4 MLS. BELOW CHINA BAR C.P. STN.
[28.6304203, 77.21772159999999] -
ISC Code: 7287
SHRYPTTAHOOKS 7
21.4 Hectares
YALE DIST. SECS. 10,14&15, TP.10,R.26,W.6M, ON RIGHT BANK OF FRASER RIVER, 2 MILES NORTH OF CHINA BAR C.P. STATION
[49.8210626, -121.4396498]
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