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 are rooted in community, responsibility, and participation.
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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Finding My Voice: How Civic Engagement Changed My Perspective
Before working for Western Native Voice, I was unaware of just how powerful civic engagement, advocacy, and collective voice could… read more
Vision to Voice Spring Conference: Bringing 200 Native Students Together
Students take time for a photo during Expanding Horizons’s 2025 Youth Summer Academy in Billings. Strengthening Identity. Building Young Leaders…. read more
When “Election Integrity” Becomes A Barrier
How the SAVE and MEGA Acts Could Disproportionately Impact Native Communities, Rural Voters, and Women. Two bills framed as efforts… read more
Planting Seeds: How community organizing started with a park
Sometimes you take a step forward without knowing what will grow — or who it will bless. As a young… read more
Leadership Is Responsibility: Showing Up for Our Communities
Growing up, I believed leadership meant being the loudest voice in the room. I thought it was about titles and… read more
Native Organizations Unite as Federal Voting Bills Raise Questions for Indian Country
Native-led organizations coordinate voter registration and turnout efforts as federal voting legislation raises new questions for Indian Country. As Congress… read more
“Our programs build on the values that guide Native communities—family, community, resiliency, and care for future generations—strengthening our people and their leadership for what comes next.”
“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.
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