Community Spotlight
Jonas Nichols: Finding Laughter and Purpose Through Comedy, Community, and Second Chances
This month, we connected with Jonas Nichols, a member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa and Colville tribes, who grew up…read more
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What’s at Stake in 2024: In November, Native Rights Are on the Ballot
As the November 5th elections approach, Native communities across the United States face a pivotal moment. With Native Americans among…read more
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Western Native Voice Honors Culture, History, and Resilience on Indigenous Peoples Day in Billings
BILLINGS, Mont. — On October 14, 2024, Western Native Voice, in partnership with Indigenous Peoples Day Montana, hosted a day-long…read more
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Western Native Voice’s ‘Snag Dat Vote’ Tour Brings Voting Celebration and Civic Engagement to Montana’s Reservations
MONTANA — In a sweeping campaign to galvanize voter turnout across Montana’s Native communities, Western Native Voice concluded its “Snag…read more
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Western Native Voice Launches Ballot Builder to Help Voters Prepare for November Elections
With absentee ballots set to start hitting mailboxes on October 11, Native voters across Montana are being encouraged to prepare…read more
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Western Native Voice’s Snag Dat Vote Tour Inspires Communities Across Montana
MONTANA — In September, Western Native Voice launched the Snag Dat Vote Tour, a crucial effort to strengthen Native political…read more
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Western Native Voice Joins Vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, Highlighting Urgency of Crisis
BILLINGS, Mont. — On September 27, community members, advocates, and organizations gathered outside the Yellowstone County Courthouse for a vigil addressing…read more
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Jen Murphy: Using Photography to Amplify Awareness of MMIP
This month, we visited with Jen Murphy, an enrolled member of the Chippewa-Cree tribe from Rocky Boy. Known by her…read more
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Western Native Voice Promotes Voter Engagement at Our Village Festival
Missoula, Mont.—To wrap up the summer, Western Native Voice joined forces with three other Montana-based nonprofits to collaborate with Pearl…read more
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Movement Gains Ground in Montana
MONTANA— A growing coalition of Native-led organizations and advocates is working to establish Indigenous Peoples’ Day as an officially recognized…read more