Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (YELLOWHAWK), an agency of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), sponsors activities to promote mental and physical health. Event participants and group leaders are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner as representatives of Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center. All participants must adhere to and are responsible for knowing the rules and expectations for each event.Our goal is to encourage healthy lifestyles and positive experiences for all participants. As with any physical activity, there is a risk of injury. All participants are asked to review and sign the below acknowledgement prior to participation.LIABILITY WAIVER / RISK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I understand that participation in physical activities could involve risk of physical injury, illness, death or property loss, and despite safety precautions, YELLOWHAWK cannot guarantee safety thereof, as all risks cannot be prevented. YELLOWHAWK does not provide health and accident insurance for participants, and I understand that any medical expenses, property loss, or other personal expenditures that result during or from this activity, are to be borne by the participant, or by their parent or guardian (if participant is a minor). I also hereby consent and give authorization to activity leaders to secure any emergency medical treatment in event I am unable to, and I agree to be responsible for the costs thereof. I hereby release the CTUIR, YELLOWHAWK and the activity leaders from any liability in connection with securing medical treatment for me, and for the cost of such treatment.I further acknowledge that if I drive my own vehicle or am a passenger in another’s private vehicle in connection with this function, that YELLOWHAWK auto insurance does not cover such a private vehicle. I also understand that YELLOWHAWK cannot be responsible for assuring the safety and reliability of such private transportation or driver, nor for any activities not authorized or sponsored by YELLOWHAWK and travel that I/my child might choose to participate in before, during or after the YELLOWHAWK sponsored function, and I therefore accept the risks and responsibilities associated with such private vehicle travel and activities.In consideration of the opportunity afforded, with full knowledge and acceptance of the risks associated with this activity and any associated recreational activities sponsored by YELLOWHAWK; and with full understanding of the above issues/conditions and risks, I hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless the CTUIR, Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, its faculty/staff, trustees, officers, volunteers, and agents from all form and manner of risks inherent in, and from all claims, suits and demands of any nature arising from participation in said activities.