Esk'etemc - Specific Claims
About the Specific Claim for Tsqewt (Wycott's Flat)
Tsqewt Settlement Planning
Tsqewt Settlement Planning
Tsqewt Settlement Planning
Updated February 24, 2026
The Esk’etemc Investment Committee held their latest meeting via Zoom on February 4, 2026.
The agenda items discussed are listed below:
- Review BMO Treasury Account balance – December 31, 2025;
- Review Esk’etemc Strategic Plan 2025-2030;
- Update on January 28, 2026, Specific Claims meeting with Council; and,
- Joint For
Updated February 24, 2026
The Esk’etemc Investment Committee held their latest meeting via Zoom on February 4, 2026.
The agenda items discussed are listed below:
- Review BMO Treasury Account balance – December 31, 2025;
- Review Esk’etemc Strategic Plan 2025-2030;
- Update on January 28, 2026, Specific Claims meeting with Council; and,
- Joint Forestry Expert retained to estimate timber losses for Esk’etemc IR 15, 17 & 18 Specific Claim.
The Investment Committee reviewed the December 31, 2025, BMO Treasury Account balance, which holds the remaining Tsqewt settlement funds after $100 Million was invested with BMO Global Asset Management. The Esk’etemc Council has requested that the Investment Committee research short-term investment options for the remaining Tsqewt funds; this process is ongoing.
The Committee discussed the Esk’etemc Strategic Plan 2025-2030, created from the August 2025 session between the Esk’etemc Council and program directors. A well-thought-out and comprehensive Strategic Plan will assist the Investment Committee in identifying community priorities for annual income allocation as they draft the Legacy Trust for Council review and approval. The Committee will prepare a summary report to be forwarded to the CAO, Stacey Johnson, to share their feedback on the Strategic Plan.
During the January 28, 2026, meeting to review the key issues provided by Esk’etemc Specific Claims legal counsel, Stan Ashcroft, in creating the Legacy Trust, the attendees were unable to complete a full review of all the key issues. This discussion will continue on March 24, 2026, in Esk’et.
During the January meeting, the Esk’etemc Council, along with Stan Ashcroft, provided a brief update on the specific claim for the IR 15, 17 & 18 cutoff reserves. A joint forestry expert is being retained to provide a valuation report on estimated timber losses for these cutoff reserves. Utilizing the combined 120+ years of forest industry experience of Investment Committee members, Don Niquidet, Gord Chipman, and Don Banks, the timber loss valuation report will be shared with them for independent review and assessment. They have voluntarily offered to complete this review without compensation to ensure that Esk’etemc considers reliable information for negotiating this specific claim.
The next Investment Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 5, 2026, via Zoom.
News and Updates
Tsqewt Settlement Planning
Tsqewt Settlement Planning
Updated February 24, 2026
Esk’etemc continues to pursue repayment from the members who received double payments of the Tsqewt per capita distributions.
The Minors Trust payments are now being processed by BMO monthly. The Tsqewt Distribution Payment Application for Minors is available on the seculecwem.ca website.
This application form is
Updated February 24, 2026
Esk’etemc continues to pursue repayment from the members who received double payments of the Tsqewt per capita distributions.
The Minors Trust payments are now being processed by BMO monthly. The Tsqewt Distribution Payment Application for Minors is available on the seculecwem.ca website.
This application form is different from the original application. It is one page long and requires applicants to attach copies of the front and back of non-expired government-issued identification and to acknowledge that financial literacy training was offered.
The minors application form is required to be mailed or handed in to the Esk’etemc office. Upon receipt of the documentation, the finance department will forward the requisition to BMO for payment processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tsqewt Settlement Planning
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question?
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on the Specific Claim reviewed February 24, 2026, found here at www.seculecwem.ca/faq
We also invite you to email your questions to specificclaims@esketemc.ca where we will respond to your questions and add the questions and answers to our FAQ document.