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

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

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  • Mar 7, 2024

Western Native Voice Hosts 2024 Tribal Gathering in Bozeman, MT

2024 Tribal Gathering Connects native leaders across montana In a significant gathering of Native leaders, Western Native Voice orchestrated the…read more

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  • Mar 7, 2024

Western Native Voice’s 2024 Community Organizer Training Empowers Native Communities

Community Organizer Training Empowers Native Communities In a highly anticipated event this February, Western Native Voice proudly hosted our 2024…read more

Community Spotlight
  • Mar 6, 2024

Rebekah Jarvey

Weaving Tradition with Innovation: A Journey of Creativity and Cultural Empowerment This month we visited with Rebekah Jarvey, an enrolled…read more

Community Spotlight
  • Feb 13, 2024

Kola Bad Bear

Embracing the uncomfortable and falling in love with the process along the way.  This month we visited with Kola Bad…read more

Community Spotlight
  • Jan 2, 2024

Jacob Brien

Preserving culture and language through passion and resilience. This month we visited with Jacob Brien, an enrolled member of the Crow Tribe. Jacob is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in sociology at Rocky Mountain College.

Community Spotlight
  • Nov 7, 2023

Myltin Bighorn

Celebrating heritage on the field.
This month we visited with Myltin Bighorn, an enrolled member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribe. Myltin is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Sport Management at KU.

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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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So with this recent Montana court ruling on voting. Your representatives are basically saying the Native American community is to dumb to figure out how to get themselves somewhere to vote....seems like a few steps backwards to me...

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So what your representatives are basically saying is the Native American community cannot figure out a way to vote....or get themselves somewhere to vote. Seems like 3 steps backwards to me....

‼️BREAKING NEWS‼️

Western Native Voice won our lawsuit! 

We are very pleased with todays landmark ruling by the Montana Supreme Court, said Western Native Voice Executive Director Ronnie Jo Horse. It stands as a testament to justice prevailing in defense of the rights of Montanans, especially those of Native Americans communities. By striking down laws that impede Native American participation in our electoral process, the court reinforces the principle of equitable access to voting services and the protection of the rights for all voters, especially those residing on reservations where voting barriers are much higher.

This is a big win for Native communities across Montana and for Western Native Voice. 

Check out the full press release here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:53d06125-3b42-4ded-aaf6-363355e24005

#NativesLeadingNations #WesternNativeVoice #NoVoteLeftBehind #moversandshakers

‼️BREAKING NEWS‼️

Western Native Voice won our lawsuit!

"'We are very pleased with today's landmark ruling by the Montana Supreme Court,' said Western Native Voice Executive Director Ronnie Jo Horse. 'It stands as a testament to justice prevailing in defense of the rights of Montanans, especially those of Native Americans communities. By striking down laws that impede Native American participation in our electoral process, the court reinforces the principle of equitable access to voting services and the protection of the rights for all voters, especially those residing on reservations where voting barriers are much higher.'"

This is a big win for Native communities across Montana and for Western Native Voice.

Check out the full press release here: acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:53d06125-3b42-4ded-aaf6-363355e24005

#NativesLeadingNations #WesternNativeVoice #NoVoteLeftBehind #moversandshakers
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20 hours ago

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Maybe there is hope?

Thank you WNV, ACLU MT, and NARF for protecting these processes for Natives and all Montanans!!!

Yasss!!!

So many of us don't why you want to be thought of as to uneducated to figure out how to go vote. Seems like that is taking steps backwards.....why is this being celebrated?

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