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.
Details
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.
Details
Lead
We use a culturally relevant community organizing model to train emerging leaders and engage our members.
Details
Advocate
We ensure the Native voice is part of public policy, from creation to implementation.
DetailsUpcoming Events
View Calendar
Latest News
Keep up to date.
Montana-Based Western Native Voice Opens D.C. Office to Strengthen Federal Advocacy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Western Native Voice has launched a new presence in the nation’s capital, officially opening its Washington office…read more
Western Native Voice Invests in Indigenous Leadership Development in Montana
MONTANA — A quiet but deliberate movement in Indigenous leadership development in Montana is unfolding across tribal and urban communities….read more
Western Native Voice Trainings Aim to Equip Native Communities With Tools for Leadership and Local Change
BILLINGS, Mont. —As Native communities across Montana continue to face political, educational, and economic challenges, Western Native Voice is expanding…read more
Western Native Voice Helps Drive Key Native Policy Wins as 2025 Montana Legislature Closes
Child welfare, language preservation, Indigenous Peoples Day among major bills passed with support from Native advocates and lawmakers. HELENA, Mont….read more
Iris Johnson: Organizing for Change, Uplifting Youth, and Reclaiming Power in Fort Belknap
This month, we had the opportunity to speak with Iris Johnson, a dedicated community organizer from Fort Belknap and a…read more
Western Native Voice’s “Building Bridges, Building Power” Conference Series Energizes Montana’s Native Communities
This spring, Western Native Voice (WNV) launched a series of Native leadership conferences across Montana as part of its “Building…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
Check this out!
Lessons from Indigenous Organizing: Soil Health and Stewardship with Latrice Tatsey. ... See MoreSee Less
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
🌄 Expanding Horizons Youth Week 2025 🌟
This week, students from the Blackfeet, Northern Cheyenne, Crow, Gros Ventre, Assiniboine, Chippewa, and Cree Nations have come together in Billings for a week of growth, learning, and connection.
📚 Mornings are filled with math, science, art—and history that doesn’t stay in the classroom.
🌿 Our youth are learning their stories outdoors, on the land, where their ancestors walked.
🚐 Afternoons bring adventure—exploring the beauty and lessons all around Billings.
Today, they visited the Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody, Wyoming and hiked the Four Dances Area in Billings.
📸 Stay tuned for highlights from their journey!
#ExpandingHorizons #NativeYouthRise #FutureLeaders #CultureAndConnection #WesternNativeVoice ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentComment on Facebook
That’s a beautiful place.
Everyone Welcome to attend! Join Us June 18 — Native Comms Cohort & Indigenous Peoples Day Planning!
Western Native Voice invites all Native creatives, communicators, orgs & allies to our next Native American Communications Cohort meetup in Billings!
🗓 Wednesday, June 18
🕛 12 – 2 PM
📍 Western Native Voice Office (Keller Williams Bldg)
80 25th St West – Downstairs Training Room
✨ On the agenda:
🔸 Planning Indigenous Peoples Day (Oct 13)
🔸 Co-hosting & co-funding opportunities
🔸 Create your Personal Leadership Plan
🔸 Try the Wheel of Life reflection activity
Let’s gather, grow, and build powerful work for our Native communities.
💼 Bring your lunch. Bring a friend.
✅ RSVP now: shorturl.at/WTLy0
#WesternNativeVoice #IndigenousPeoplesDay #BillingsEvents #NativeLeadership ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook