HETF Mission and Goals

MISSION & GOALS

Mission:

The mission of the Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force (HETF) is to help Haudenosaunee Nations in their efforts to conserve, preserve, protect, and restore their environmental, natural, and cultural resources; to promote the health and survival of the sacred web of life for future generations; to support other Indigenous Nations working on environmental issues; and to fulfill our responsibilities to the natural world as our Creator instructed without jeopardizing peace, sovereignty, or treaty obligations. However, as Indigenous Nations, we realize that all things are interconnected and do not wish to limit our activities to those listed above.

Goals:

To implement strategies that will restore and strengthen environmental and community health

To improve communications within and between Haudenosaunee communities;

To inform Haudenosaunee people about pollution issues and promote local pollution prevention activities;

To support and encourage community based environmental education;

To develop culturally appropriate educational curricula for Haudenosaunee youth;

To enhance the skills of the Haudenosaunee to conduct scientific research, including sampling and testing for toxic chemicals; and;

To develop culturally-based environmental protection processes.