HEEF Produces Video:

With funding from their recent Harvard Honoring Nations award, the HEEF was able to take the next step in their fundraising and education efforts, as they recently finished production on their first video, "Planting the Seeds…For Our Children's Future". Through the combined efforts of Development Consultants "Goal Busters" (Alice Ferris and Jim Anderson), along with videography provided by renowned Hopi filmmaker Victor Masayesva, the HEEF completed the seven-minute video in early July.

The video gives a brief glimpse of Hopi history and the foresight that the impact of education would have on the Hopi people, and continues to tell the story of how education is one of the keys to the success of the Hopi people today. HEEF plans to use to video as an introduction to the organization for various audiences, which include Hopi tribal members, donors, and other tribal nations who may be interested in creating a program similar to HEEF. Executive Director, LuAnn Leonard stated, "The use of beautiful scenic views, historical photos, and the personal interviews of students and community leaders gives the viewer a good insight on the HEEF while leaving them with an interest in learning more about our unique work."

Starting in late April, the four-month production included many tasks such as script writing, filming, interviewing and editing. Marketing/Special Events Manager and Video Director Sam Tenakhongva stated, "The whole process of developing the concept, to filming, and editing the video was a great learning process for all involved." He added that the HEEF was very pleased with the final product and is anxious to share their work with interested audiences.In conjunction with other material, the HEEF plans to use the video to help tell their story through public presentations, as well as including it in the near future on their website. The HEEF would like to thank the Harvard Honoring Nations Program as well as all volunteers for their support of the project