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 – Billings

Western Native Voice’s Building Bridges, Building Power Leadership Conference – Rocky Boy

Western Native Voice’s Building Bridges, Building Power Leadership Conference – Great Falls
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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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The Montana Legislature is advancing a pair of bills that aim to weaken water quality standards, making it easier for wastewater treatment plants, industrial sites and coal mines to comply with environmental regulations.
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Legislature advances bills loosening water quality standards
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House Bill 646 and House Bill 587 resemble measures Montana lawmakers passed in recent years that were blocked by federal regulators.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Western Native Voice is in Helena today with our Building Bridges, Building Power conference! Participants had hands-on learning experiences in all four of our core programs: leadership development, public policy advocacy, civic education, and civic engagement. Thank you to everyone who showed up ready to learn and lead!
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Indigenous Peoples Day heads to the Governor's desk!
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After a decade of failed attempts, bill establishing Indigenous Peoples Day poised to become law
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Senate Bill 224 now heads to Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk.0 CommentsComment on Facebook