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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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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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We use a culturally relevant community organizing model to train emerging leaders and engage our members.

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We ensure the Native voice is part of public policy, from creation to implementation.

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3rd Annual Expanding Horizons Summer Youth Academy

8:00am
Rocky Mountain College
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A Capitol Hill street sign in Washington, D.C., symbolizing the opening of the Western Native Voice D.C. office for federal advocacy.
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  • Jun 2, 2025

Montana-Based Western Native Voice Opens D.C. Office to Strengthen Federal Advocacy

WASHINGTON, D.C. โ€” Western Native Voice has launched a new presence in the nationโ€™s capital, officially opening its Washington office…read more

A young woman listens during a Western Native Voice leadership workshop focused on Indigenous leadership development in Montana.
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  • Jun 2, 2025

Western Native Voice Invests in Indigenous Leadership Development in Montana

MONTANA โ€” A quiet but deliberate movement in Indigenous leadership development in Montana is unfolding across tribal and urban communities….read more

Community members attend a leadership and organizing training led by Western Native Voice.
WNV News
  • May 4, 2025

Western Native Voice Trainings Aim to Equip Native Communities With Tools for Leadership and Local Change

BILLINGS, Mont. โ€”As Native communities across Montana continue to face political, educational, and economic challenges, Western Native Voice is expanding…read more

Western Native Voice members and supporters stand inside the Montana State Capitol after participating in a 2025 legislative event focused on Native policy advocacy.
WNV News
  • May 2, 2025

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, Fort Belknap community organizer, outside the Montana State Capitol in a Western Native Voice jacket.
Community Spotlight
  • May 2, 2025

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

Dr. Adriann Ricker standing in front of an Indigenous Leadership presentation slide at Western Native Voice's Building Bridges, Building Power conference.
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  • Mar 30, 2025

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

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“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.”

Ronnie Jo Horse, Executive Director

โ€œSupporting all our veterans and ensuring we have the services we need is important to me.โ€

Renata Lindo, Potawatomi

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 โ€˜My Voter Pageโ€˜ on the Secretary of Stateโ€™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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๐ŸŒ„ Expanding Horizons Youth Week 2025 ๐ŸŒŸ

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.

๐Ÿ“š Mornings are filled with math, science, artโ€”and history that doesnโ€™t stay in the classroom.
๐ŸŒฟ Our youth are learning their stories outdoors, on the land, where their ancestors walked.
๐Ÿš Afternoons bring adventureโ€”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.

๐Ÿ“ธ Stay tuned for highlights from their journey!

#ExpandingHorizons #NativeYouthRise #FutureLeaders #CultureAndConnection #WesternNativeVoice

๐ŸŒ„ Expanding Horizons Youth Week 2025 ๐ŸŒŸ

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.

๐Ÿ“š Mornings are filled with math, science, artโ€”and history that doesnโ€™t stay in the classroom.
๐ŸŒฟ Our youth are learning their stories outdoors, on the land, where their ancestors walked.
๐Ÿš Afternoons bring adventureโ€”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.

๐Ÿ“ธ Stay tuned for highlights from their journey!

#ExpandingHorizons #NativeYouthRise #FutureLeaders #CultureAndConnection #WesternNativeVoice
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Everyone Welcome to attend! Join Us June 18 โ€” 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!

๐Ÿ—“ Wednesday, June 18
๐Ÿ•› 12 โ€“ 2 PM
๐Ÿ“ Western Native Voice Office (Keller Williams Bldg)
80 25th St West โ€“ Downstairs Training Room

โœจ On the agenda:
๐Ÿ”ธ Planning Indigenous Peoples Day (Oct 13)
๐Ÿ”ธ Co-hosting & co-funding opportunities
๐Ÿ”ธ Create your Personal Leadership Plan
๐Ÿ”ธ Try the Wheel of Life reflection activity

Letโ€™s gather, grow, and build powerful work for our Native communities.

๐Ÿ’ผ Bring your lunch.  Bring a friend.

โœ… RSVP now: https://shorturl.at/WTLy0

#WesternNativeVoice #IndigenousPeoplesDay #BillingsEvents #NativeLeadership

Everyone Welcome to attend! Join Us June 18 โ€” 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!

๐Ÿ—“ Wednesday, June 18
๐Ÿ•› 12 โ€“ 2 PM
๐Ÿ“ Western Native Voice Office (Keller Williams Bldg)
80 25th St West โ€“ Downstairs Training Room

โœจ On the agenda:
๐Ÿ”ธ Planning Indigenous Peoples Day (Oct 13)
๐Ÿ”ธ Co-hosting & co-funding opportunities
๐Ÿ”ธ Create your Personal Leadership Plan
๐Ÿ”ธ Try the Wheel of Life reflection activity

Letโ€™s gather, grow, and build powerful work for our Native communities.

๐Ÿ’ผ Bring your lunch. Bring a friend.

โœ… RSVP now: shorturl.at/WTLy0

#WesternNativeVoice #IndigenousPeoplesDay #BillingsEvents #NativeLeadership
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