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.

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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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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 βMy Voter Pageβ on the Secretary of Stateβs 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
If passed, the bill would amend multiple sections of Montana election law and take effect in the next election cycle. It comes amid ongoing legal battles over Native voting rights in Montana, including lawsuits challenging restrictions on ballot collection and voter registration access on reservations.
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Bill To Eliminate Native American Voting Barriers Goes Before Montana Legislature
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Ntahola (Unami dialect of Lenape)
'At Hu ȼⱑakⱑisni/ hu nutisni. ksanka
Leave 'TURTLE ISLAND' foreign white Nazi Scum! Happy now! Kinanaskomtin Ayee π
Join us for the Native American Communications Cohort Lunch & Learn session hosted by Western Native Voice!
*EVERYONE IS WELCOME!*
π When: February 19, 2025 | π Noon - 2 PM
π Where: Western Native Voice Office, 80 25th St West, Suite 1, Billings, MT
Topic:Digital Storytelling
Learn how to:
Elevate Native Voices β Center Native perspectives, traditions, and lived experiences in storytelling.
Incorporate Cultural Protocols β Respect tribal knowledge, language, and storytelling traditions in digital formats.
Use Digital Platforms for Advocacy β Leverage storytelling to strengthen community, preserve culture, and drive social change.
Bring your own lunch and your questions as we explore how digital storytelling can help us create impactful campaigns and amplify Native voices!
Questions? Contact Tracie Garfield at (406) 869-1938.
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