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Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force (HETF) logo contest

The Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force (HETF) is seeking the participation of artists within the Confederacy to design a logo for our organization.

The HETF is composed of delegates (Haudenosaunee leaders, environmental technicians, and scientists) chosen by each of the Haudenosaunee Nations. These individuals are committed to identifying environmental problems in their communities and working to find solutions to them.

The mission of the 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.

The goals of the HETF are:

- 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.

Dimensions of logo: 8” by 10” maximum

Rules of the logo contest:

1. Only original designs, in color, will be accepted. Examples include drawings (hand drawn or digital), and/or paintings (using acrylic), however airbrush paintings will NOT be accepted.

2. Only logo submissions delivered either to the HETF Administrative Office or your local HETF field office by the deadline will be considered.

3. The winning logo becomes the sole property of the HETF and may be reproduced as needed.

4. The winner will be notified within one week after the winning logo is selected.

5. The winning logo will be publicized throughout each Nation of the Haudenosaunee.

6. Logo submissions not selected will be available for return at the HETF Administrative Office.

Suggestions:

- Logo submissions should be kept simple, with minimal detail.

- Keep any words, phrases, and/or slogans on the logo to a minimum.

- Strong consideration will be given to logos that appear marketable (i.e. letterhead, brochures, merchandise, etc.).

- Logo submissions should be camera ready; otherwise HETF will reserve the right to modify the submission.

- Logo submissions of the original drawing, via e-mail in digital format, sent by the deadline will be accepted.

Prize: $300 and an acknowledgement from HETF (e.g. hyperlink on our new website).

Deadline: September 29, 2006 at 3:00 pm

Judging:

- Select judges will be comprised of the Co-Chairs of the HETF, as well as other delegates within the HETF organization.

- All judges must reach consensus on the winning submission.

PR on decision:

- Notification of the winning logo will be given to all the Nations of the Haudenosaunee.

- Articles will also be sent to all HETF offices for dissemination within their councils.

All logos must be submitted to the HETF Administration Office or your local HETF office either:

by mail: Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force (re: logo contest)

Akwesasne Mohawk Territory

Via PO Box 366

Rooseveltown , NY 13683

in person: Mohawk Nation Council Office

398 State Route 37

Akwesasne , NY 13655

at your local HETF office

e-mail: James Costello (jcostello@westelcom.com)

(please include “logo contest” in the subject)