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 Presents: SNAG DAT VOTE TOUR – FREE Community Feed in Rocky Boy, MT
Western Native Voice Presents: SNAG DAT VOTE TOUR – FREE Voter Celebration Show in Rocky Boy, MT
Western Native Voice presents: SNAG DAT VOTE TOUR – FREE Community Feed in Fort Belknap, MT
Latest News
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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
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
Fueling Change: How Western Native Voice’s August Volunteer Trainings Empowered Communities
MONTANA—In August, Western Native Voice hosted three volunteer training sessions across Montana, with events taking place in Billings, Great Falls,…read more
Western Native Voice Amplifies Cultural Pride and Civic Duty at Bear Grease
BILLINGS, Mont. — On August 2, the stage was set for a unique cultural experience as “Bear Grease,” a Native…read more
Voter Registration Gains Momentum at Fort Peck Reservation’s Bingo Events
FORT PECK, Mont. — In a concerted effort to boost voter turnout among Native Americans in Montana, Western Native Voice,…read more
Debbie Desjarlais: Empowering Native Wellness Through Community and Creativity
This month we visited with Debbie Desjarlais, an enrolled member Turtle Mountain Chippewa and an Assiniboine descendant from both the…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.
Have another question for us? We’d love to hear from you
Yesterday, the Western Native Voice field team was out canvassing in Heart Butte. These power builders are the core of our organization and the on the ground work they do for their communities is amazing to see!
Help them out and register to vote at westernnativevoice.org/resources/voter-registration/
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Register to vote at westernnativevoice.org/resources/voter-registration/
Snag Dat Vote Tour in Rocky Boy!
Join Western Native Voice for a FREE community feed tonight, September 18, from 6-8 pm at the Multi-purpose Building in Rocky Boy. The community feed is all ages and everyone is welcome!
The fun doesn't stop today. Make sure you don't miss our special Voter Celebration Show tomorrow, September 19, at 7 pm at Northern Winz Casino! We're bringing Rocky Boy a special night of comedy featuring comedians Chance Rush and Larry Omaha and live music by Shadow Devereaux and Nataanii Means! This one is #NativesLeadingNationss#NoVoteLeftBehindo#snagdatvotend#WesternNativeVoicet#snaggingV#moversandshakersoversandshakers ... See MoreSee Less
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Join Western Native Voice tonight at Browning Elementary for the kick off of our Snag Dat Vote Tour! Get ready for an exciting evening featuring comedians Mylo Smith & Jim Rue!
Plus, enjoy live music from Shadow Devereaux, Nataanii Means, and Jack Gladstone! The event kicks off at 7 PM and is 18+ only. You won't want to miss this!
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