Youth Leadership Conference 2026
March 15, 2026 @ 8:00 am – March 17, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

We are not doing individual registrations instead focusing on school participation. Please reach out to your local high school, teacher, counselor to contact for registration.
Youth Leadership Conference 2026
- Event Theme: Vision to Voice
- Hosted by: Western Native Voice – Expanding Horizons
- Dates: March 15–17, 2026
- Location: Billings Hotel & Convention Center – Billings, MT
Who Can Attend:
- Open to students ages 14–18 (grades 9–12)
- Students must be registered by their school (no individual sign-ups)
Speakers (so far):
- Tommy Running Rabbit
- Emmette DustyBull
- More to be announced soon
Registration Info:
- Registration is school-based; a teacher, counselor, or administrator must complete it. https://form.jotform.com/252685015183053
- Add a “Register Your School” button linking to the Jotform.
- Deadline: February 15, 2026 (may be updated later)
Speaker Interest:
- Add a “Submit a Speaker Interest Form” button linking to the form. https://form.jotform.com/252674762351057
Questions? Contact:
- Monique Denny – mdenny@westernnativevoice.org
- Tristen Belgarde – tbelgarde@westernnativevoice.org
- Western Native Voice contact: 406-869-1938