SAMHSA Native Connections Photo, Video, and Audio Permission Form
The Native Connections is a project of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), being implemented by Tribal Tech, LLC (contractor), Kauffman & Associates, Inc. (subcontractor), and Wopila Consulting, LLC (subcontractor).
The Native Connections grant program supports grantees in:
-- Reducing suicidal behavior and substance use among Native youth up to age 24;
--Easing the impacts of substance use, mental illness, and trauma in tribal
communities; and
-- Supporting youth as they transition into adulthood.
The Native Connections is gathering photographs and audio/video footage of sponsored events and activities. Still and moving images will be used for project purposes only. Audiences may include, but are not limited to, AI/AN communities and villages, SAMHSA officials, federal agencies, and other local or regional stakeholders. Images of participants may be included in any of the following formats: PowerPoint slideshow presentations, reports, brochures, informational materials, website, e-newsletters, digital stories, and/or film presentations.
HHS/SAMHSA and/or its contractor will not record or reproduce any images of a communities sacred rituals or ceremonies Individuals and communities included in images will not be identified by name.
PARTICIPATION AND CONSENT: The Native Connections requests your permission to use photograghs, likenesses, artwork, profiles, and/or stories in all forms of media and all manners, including publications, web pages, videos, and other promotional material.
Please read the following statements and sign this form if you agree.
-I have read the above information and give my consent to HHS and its contractor to use my likeness and/or voice by photograph, film, video, or audio recordings and to use, reproduce, prepare derivative works, distribute copies to the public and broadcast publicly and display publicly the resulting work in any medium, and to permit others to do so for any government purpose.
-I release HHS from any liability resulting therefrom, as long as the work is used in a legitimate manner that is not intended to cause harm or embarrassment.
-I have read and understood this entire document, and I have willingly agreed to the above conditions.
When possible, the Native Connections will make an effort to notify you if photographs or footage of you is featured in any of the outreach materials To facilitate advance notice, please include your email address below.
AUTHORIZATION: I am over the age of 18. I have read the above statement and fully understand the contents of this photo, video, and audio permission form. In the case of a minor, I can attest that I have every right to initial this authorization form for my minor child in the above regard.