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’s Building Bridges, Building Power Leadership Conference – Lame Deer
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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 navigate complex political, educational, and economic challenges, Western Native Voice…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) embarked on a statewide campaign with its “Building Bridges, Building Power” membership conferences. Launched…read more
Discovering Our Path: Western Native Voice’s Expanding Horizons Inspires Native Youth Towards Leadership
BILLINGS, Mont. — This March, Western Native Voice’s Expanding Horizons program hosted its pivotal annual conference, “Discovering Our Path: Embracing…read more
Carol Juneau: Championing Native Education, Defending Voting Rights, and Building Generations of Leadership
This month, we had the opportunity to speak with Carol Juneau, a longtime advocate and one of the original board…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.
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During a May 14 hearing before the House Appropriations Committee, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described the widespread distribution of ultra-processed foods in Native American communities as a form of “genocide,” drawing national attention to long-standing health disparities affecting Indigenous populations.
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RFK Jr. Calls Ultra-Processed Foods a “Genocide” Against Native Americans in Congressional Testimony
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Uncertain times call for real action.
One of the most powerful tools we have is our vote.
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A massive infrastructure failure in 2024 cut off the water source for more than 18,000 Hi-Line residents.
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Water expected to return to the Milk River 12 months after pipeline failure
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