Removing the Consent Decree

For almost 40 years, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde has abided by an unjust and biased consent decree limiting where, when and how tribal members may hunt and fish. Gard is helping the Tribe to remove the decree with an ongoing public affairs campaign. We have brought the issue to life with a video of tribal members and an op-ed by Tribal Chair Cheryle Kennedy showing the importance of fishing and hunting to the Tribe’s history, identity and way of life.

Services

Young members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in traditional dress at the Grand Ronde Veterans Royalty ceremony.

Statue representing the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.

A Testimonial from Bobby Mercier (2:47 web video)

We supported Grand Ronde tribal member, Bobby Mercier, in filming and editing a video testimonial about what hunting and fishing mean to him and his community.

Sara Thompson of the Confederated tribes of Grand Ronde.

A Testimonial from Sara Thompson (2:44 web video)

In an effort to bring awareness to this issue, we worked closely with tribal member, Sara Thompson, to film and produce a video testimonial about removing the Consent Decree.

Vintage image of a Native American elder.

A Testimonial from Reyn Leno (3:05 web video)

We helped produce a video testimonial for Grand Ronde tribal member, Reyn Leno. In this video testimonial, he shares how the Consent Decree has affected his community since its inception.