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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Latest News
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Eddie Foote: Honoring Native Roots, Healing From Addiction, Helping Veterans
This month, we had the opportunity to speak with Eddie Foote, a Northern Cheyenne and Nakota veteran whose life reflects… read more
Sharing Belief, Building Futures: How Values Create Value
From Rocky Boy to Expanding Horizons: A message to youth that belief, resilience, and values can transform challenges into opportunities…. read more
Power at Home: The Impact of Local Voting in Indian Country
When we think about voting, most people picture the big races splashed across national news: the presidency, Congress, the White… read more
Protecting the Native Vote: Why Mail-In Ballots Matter
Native communities have long faced structural barriers to voting, from limited polling locations to vast travel distances. In many areas,… read more
2025 Voice of Change Awarded to Diana Burd of Browning, MT
When Diana Burd accepted the Voice of Change Award, she did so not for herself but for her community. As… read more
Accessible, Self-Paced Learning to Equip Volunteers for Lasting Impact in Native Communities
Western Native Voice is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new, self-paced online volunteer training program—a major step forward in… 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.
Have another question for us? We’d love to hear from you
NEWS UPDATE - Congress is still struggling to reach a deal to avoid a government shutdown on September 30th, and tensions are running high in D.C.
Stay up to date with the latest — read the full weekly update in the PDF linked in the comments.
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Read the update here: drive.google.com/file/d/1n1aC8V02qrLLuqULP37TiNwAGTDflgtB/view?usp=sharing
MMIP vigil in Billings today. Paying tribute to all our beloved ones who have passed and for those still out there.
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Thank you guys so much for coming! 💜🫂
Strong communities start with strong roots. Western Native Voice nurtures Native leadership across Montana, helping communities thrive in ways that matter most.
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