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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.

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Our education program reaches high schools, colleges, tribal organizations, other non-profit organizations.

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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

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We use a culturally relevant community organizing model to train emerging leaders and engage our members.

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Advocate

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We ensure the Native voice is part of public policy, from creation to implementation.

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Upcoming Events

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Apr
17

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

8:00am
City College
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Apr
22

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

8:00am
Stone Child College
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Apr
24

Western Native Voice’s Building Bridges, Building Power Leadership Conference – Great Falls

8:00am
Hampton Inn Great Falls
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Latest News

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WNV News
  • Mar 30, 2025

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

WNV News
  • Mar 30, 2025

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

Community Spotlight
  • Mar 30, 2025

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

WNV News
  • Mar 2, 2025

Historic Progress: Montana Senate Approves Indigenous Peoples Day Bill

MONTANA — In a historic development, the Montana Senate approved Senate Bill 224 on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, bringing the…read more

WNV News
  • Mar 2, 2025

From Foundation to Future: The Legacy of Native Women at Western Native Voice

MONTANA — A movement of change is growing across Montana’s Native communities. At its core are the dedicated staff, members,…read more

Member Spotlight
  • Feb 25, 2025

WNV Member Spotlight: Melanie Sands Snyder – Embracing Heritage and Advocacy in Leadership

At Western Native Voice, we take great pride in highlighting the remarkable individuals within our community who are championing change…read more

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“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.”

Ronnie Jo Horse, Executive Director

“Supporting all our veterans and ensuring we have the services we need is important to me.”

Renata Lindo, Potawatomi

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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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! 

#NativesLeadingNations #westernnativevoice #moversandshakers #grassroots #RealChange #realimpact

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!

#NativesLeadingNations #westernnativevoice #moversandshakers #grassroots #RealChange #realimpact
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