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 Member of the Year: Jana Peterson Builds Community Through Action, Advocacy, and Joy
Western Native Voice is proud to name Jana Peterson as our 2025 Member of the Year, celebrating her commitment to civic engagement, inclusive…read more
Charlene Sleeper: Advancing Justice, Honoring Life, and Building Solutions through MMIP Advocacy
This month, we had the opportunity to speak with Charlene Sleeper, a passionate human rights advocate and founder of MMIP…read more
Western Native Voice’s Expanding Horizons Youth Summer Camp Builds Leadership and Connection
BILLINGS, Mont. — In June, Western Native Voice’s Expanding Horizons Youth Summer Academy brought high school students from across Montana…read more
Why Tribal Colleges Matter in Montana — and What’s at Risk in 2025 and Beyond
MONTANA—Tribal colleges are some of the most important places in Native communities across Montana. They help people get a good…read more
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
“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
IN THE NEWS: In the sandstone cliffs of Bear Gulch more than 3,000 pictographs line the rock walls.
Now, for the first time, a visitor center solidifies the site’s Blackfeet history as a central part of the experience, thanks to a partnership between Blackfeet geologist Souta Calling Last and landowner Macie Ahlgren, whose family has owned the canyon since the early 1900s. via Billings Gazette
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