Join us for an exciting night of community engagement, voter outreach, and entertainment as we work to build Native power at the polls! 
Tuesday, 09.24.2024 | 7 PM
Red Whip Gym
18 & Over Only | Voter Celebration Show
Join us for a Voter Celebration featuring live music from Shadow Devereaux and Nataanii Means, plus a comedy show with Mylo Smith and Larry Omaha!
Let’s come together for the community, enjoy the entertainment, and Snag Dat Vote!
Join us for an exciting night of community engagement, voter outreach, and good food as we work to build Native power at the polls!
Monday, 09.23.2024 | 6-8 PM
Red Whip Gym
All Ages Welcome | Free Community Feed
We’re starting the tour with a Community Gathering and a free meal! Learn about the importance of voting, how to register, and how you can make your voice heard. This is your chance to become a member of Western Native Voice and engage in meaningful civic discussions while enjoying great food!
Let’s come together for the community, enjoy great food, and Snag Dat Vote!
Join us for an exciting night of community engagement, voter outreach, and entertainment as we work to build Native power at the polls!
Thursday, 09.19.2024 | 7 PM
Northern Winzs Casino
18 & Over Only | Voter Celebration Show
Come together in the evening for a Voter Celebration with live music from Shadow Devereaux and Nataanii Means, plus a comedy show featuring Chance Rush and Larry Omaha!
Come for the community, stay for the fun, and Snag Dat Vote!
Join us for an exciting night of community engagement, voter outreach, and good food as we work to build Native power at the polls!
Wednesday, 09.18.2024 | 6-8 PM
Rocky Boy Multi-Purpose Building
All Ages Welcome | Free Community Feed
We’re kicking things off with a Community Gathering and a free meal! Learn about the importance of voting, how to register, and how you can make your voice heard. This is your chance to become a member of Western Native Voice and engage in civic discussions while enjoying great food and company!
Come for the community, stay for the fun, and Snag Dat Vote!
Join us for an exciting night of community engagement, voter outreach, and entertainment as we work to build Native power at the polls!
Tuesday, 09.17.2024 | 7 PM
Blackfeet Elementary, Browning, MT
18 & Over Only | Voter Celebration Show
Come together in the evening for a Voter Celebration with live music from Shadow Devereaux, Nataanii Means, and Jack Gladstone, plus a hilarious comedy show featuring Mylo Smith and Jim Rue!
Come for the community, stay for the fun, and Snag Dat Vote!
Join us for two exciting days of community engagement, voter outreach, and entertainment as we work to build Native power at the polls!
Monday, 09.16.2024 | 6-8 PM
Stick Game Arbor
All Ages Welcome | Free Community Feed
We’re kicking things off with a Community Gathering and a free meal! Learn about the importance of voting, how to register, and how you can make your voice heard. This is your chance to become a member of Western Native Voice and engage in civic discussions while enjoying great food and company!
Let’s come together for the community, enjoy the food, and Snag Dat Vote!
Join Expanding Horizons for Community Conversations: Process Grief with Dr. Sarah Keller
Date: Monday, September 9, 2024
Time: 7-8 PM
Location: MSUB Petro Theatre
Brought to you by Western Native Voice’s Expanding Horizons youth program, this event is part of our Growing Together National Suicide Prevention Week. We’re hosting an insightful session on how to process grief, led by Dr. Sarah Keller, an award-winning educator and researcher dedicated to using storytelling to promote social change and address public health concerns.
Join Western Native Voice’s Expanding Horizons for our Community Conversations: Restoring Balance – Healing from the Trauma of MMIW with MarLynn Cloud
Thursday, September 12, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
RMC Fortin Theater
Join us for an evening with MarLynn Cloud, a mental health advocate and artist dedicated to supporting Native communities. MarLynn, a graduate of MSUB and current Native Student Financial Aid Navigator, will share her experiences and insights on the MMIW crisis, mental health, and community healing.
This event is part of our Growing Together National Suicide Prevention Week events. Open to all!
Missoula, Mont.—To wrap up the summer, Western Native Voice joined forces with three other Montana-based nonprofits to collaborate with Pearl Jam for the Our Village pre-show festival in Missoula. The event, held prior to Pearl Jam’s concert, created a unique opportunity to engage concertgoers and encourage them to pledge to vote in the upcoming 2024 election.
Our Village transformed the Riverbowl Tailgate Area, near the University of Montana, into a lively festival space, where attendees could explore booths set up by more than 30 local nonprofits. Western Native Voice, along with three other nonprofits, spearheaded voter engagement efforts, urging attendees to register and pledge to vote. The partnership aligned with Pearl Jam’s ongoing commitment to social and political advocacy, bringing voter education and registration to the forefront.
The festival featured an array of interactive activities, including family-friendly games, live music from local bands, art projects, lawn games, and photo booths, which created an energetic atmosphere. Despite the fun activities, the heart of the event was its focus on civic engagement. Western Native Voice, dedicated to empowering Native communities in Montana, played a key role in elevating the importance of Native American voter participation. In 2020, Native voter turnout in Montana reached a record 66.4% in reservation precincts, a 5% increase from 2016—a clear indicator of the growing political engagement within Native communities (Montana Free Press, Montana Free Press).
Pearl Jam’s involvement amplified these efforts, drawing attention to the critical role of voter participation. The event not only highlighted voter registration but also fostered discussions on key issues facing Montanans. With art, music, and activism seamlessly intertwined, the event provided a platform for local organizations to connect with the public while focusing on the significance of the upcoming election.
Through this collaboration, Western Native Voice and its partners demonstrated how the fusion of culture, music, and activism can inspire individuals to take action. The festival was a celebration of more than just Pearl Jam’s music—it underscored the critical role voters play in shaping the future, encouraging everyone in attendance to use their voice and make a difference in 2024.
MONTANA—In August, Western Native Voice hosted three volunteer training sessions across Montana, with events taking place in Billings, Great Falls, and Missoula. These sessions were a critical part of the organization’s mission to empower Native communities and ensure their voices are heard in the upcoming elections.
Volunteers are at the heart of Western Native Voice’s efforts. Their work in registering voters, canvassing neighborhoods, and advocating for Native political participation is essential. These volunteers embody the belief that small, committed groups can drive significant change—a belief famously echoed by Margaret Mead, who once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” This spirit of dedication is what fuels the organization’s work.
The trainings focused on several key areas:
As Western Native Voice looks toward the upcoming elections, the organization continues to rely on the dedication and passion of its volunteers to ensure that every Native voice is heard and every vote is counted. Volunteer trainings will continue in September with sessions in Butte and Bozeman, further strengthening the efforts to empower Native communities. The impact of this work is a testament to the power of dedicated individuals coming together to make a difference in their communities.