Personal information is collected for the administration of Shxw’ōwhámel First Nation programs only, as authorized under Section 26 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the ‘Act’. Shxw’ōwhámel does not use or disclose personal information for purposes other than those for which it is collected, except with the consent of the individual whom the information is about or otherwise in accordance with law. We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes of the specified programs and as required under the Act and other relevant legislation.