Our Mission
We inspire Native leadership so our communities flourish.
We strive to protect the rights of Native American tribes and individuals through leadership development, education, advocacy, and civic engagement to promote social, racial, gender, economic, and environmental justice to preserve our land, culture, and way of life for future generations.
Our programs provide a front seat to progress.
Educate
Our education program reaches high schools, colleges, tribal organizations, other non-profit organizations.
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Engage
Our civic engagement program emphasizes the need for everyone to fulfill their civic duty at all levels, from school boards to county and statewide positions.
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Lead
We use a culturally relevant community organizing model to train emerging leaders and engage our members.
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Advocate
We ensure the Native voice is part of public policy, from creation to implementation.
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Western Native Voice’s Building Bridges, Building Power Leadership Conference – Bozeman
Western Native Voice’s Building Bridges, Building Power Leadership Conference – Fort Belknap
Western Native Voice’s Building Bridges, Building Power Leadership Conference – Helena
Latest News
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Historic Progress: Montana Senate Approves Indigenous Peoples Day Bill
MONTANA — In a historic development, the Montana Senate approved Senate Bill 224 on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, bringing the…read more
From Foundation to Future: The Legacy of Native Women at Western Native Voice
MONTANA — A movement of change is growing across Montana’s Native communities. At its core are the dedicated staff, members,…read more
WNV Member Spotlight: Melanie Sands Snyder – Embracing Heritage and Advocacy in Leadership
At Western Native Voice, we take great pride in highlighting the remarkable individuals within our community who are championing change…read more
Cheryl Horn: Advocating for Justice, Healing Through Community, and Strengthening Native Leadership
This month, we connected with Cheryl Horn, a citizen of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, who has been at the…read more
Shaping Montana: A Deep Dive into the Legacy of Native Representation in the Treasure State – Part 2
Strengthening the Voice: The Modern Era of American Indian Representation in Montana This article is part of a two-part series…read more
Shaping Montana: A Deep Dive into the Legacy of Native Representation in the Treasure State – Part 1
Breaking Ground: The Rise of Native Representation in Montana This article is part of a two-part series exploring the history…read more
“Empowerment begins with engagement; by championing the voices of Native communities, we pave the path towards a world where equality reigns, opportunities abound, and every individual thrives without barriers.”
“Supporting all our veterans and ensuring we have the services we need is important to me.”
Voting FAQs
Be in the know at the polls.
Who can vote?
- Felons CAN vote (unless current incarcerated)
- You CAN vote if you are in a pre-release center
- You MAY be able to vote if you are in a tribal jail
- You CAN vote with a tribal ID
- You CAN vote if you are homeless
- You CAN vote if you cannot read or write
- You CAN vote if you are serving in the military overseas
- You CAN vote if you are away for college
- You CAN vote if you are in a medical center
What are the requirements for voting in Montana?
- Be registered as required by law
- Be 18 years old or older on or before the next election
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Have lived in Montana for at least 30 days
How do I register?
You can register to vote in Montana by visiting the Secretary of State website.
Can I vote from home?
Any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot. However, you need to fill out an Application for Absentee Ballot.
- You can research candidates while filling out your ballot
- You have 25 days to return their ballot
- You can vote from the comfort of your home
How can I find out if I’m registered to vote?
You can use the ‘My Voter Page‘ on the Secretary of State’s website. Use this service to check:
- If you are registered to vote
- Your voter registration address
- Location and directions to your polling place*
- If you are on the list to have ballots mailed to you
- The status of your mailed ballot*
- A sample ballot*
Fill out a voter registration form if your name or address information has changed and has not yet been updated with the county election office.
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Nikita Wagy . U should go. I'll be at orientation
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Thank you Danielle Gervais and FAST Blackfeet for all the work you do! A great reminder that real change is possible!
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Montana Ag Network: creating change through FAST Blackfeet
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Danielle Gervais paves the way for nutritional and healthy ways of life for the Blackfeet reservation.1 CommentComment on Facebook
There a hand full of people on the Fort Peck reservation that's been asking for this for almost a decade now. It in included using day labor workers to plant, process and distribute food. But to even if you lay the problem and solution at their feet it's ignored. The missed opportunities are mind boggling even the missed revenue of eggs recently is worth a raise eyebrow.