This is part one of a three-part series from Idaho Organization of Resource Councils. Planting corn beans, and squash in a Milpa helps bring food security and food justice to Idaho’s farmworkers through traditional, healthy food. Food access is a … Continued
Above: Wes Davis stands in front of Turtle Mountain Community College which runs almost exclusively on clean, renewable energy. It may be a blueprint for creating energy sovereignty for tribes. Wes Davis, the facilities manager at Turtle Mountain Community College, … Continued
Feeding the hungry with prayers, a lot of hope, and a community. Western Native Voice works year-round to inspire Native leadership so our communities flourish. Their Community Spotlight is designed to highlight grassroots organizing and individuals creating change from across Montana … Continued
Using “language” and “old ways” to build a thriving community. Western Native Voice works year-round to inspire Native leadership so our communities flourish. Their Community Spotlight is designed to highlight grassroots organizing and individuals creating change from across Montana and … Continued
On June 7th, 2021, Water Protectors marched from a campground at the headwaters of the Mississippi River to a bridge that crosses the sacred waters at a spot just ten feet wide. The march was part of the Treaty People Gathering, where thousands of Indigenous leaders and non-Indigenous allies came together from around the United States to stand up against the building of the Line 3 tar-sands pipeline through Minnesota.
Alissa got her start in Montana politics registering voters as a community organizer for Western Native Voice. She soon after became the State Field Director and Montana’s first full-time Native woman lobbyist. Alissa helped to create, pass, and implement state law that protects the culture of Montana’s Indigenous people.
Above: Laurie Sun Child member of the Chippewa Cree unfurls the Tribe’s flag. Rocky Boy’s Shining Star Has Deep Rooted Connection to Elders, Community, and Culture We are excited to share with you Western Native Voice’s Community Spotlight, designed to highlight … Continued
Stepping Up Through Volunteering We are excited to share with you Western Native Voice’s Community Spotlight, designed to highlight grassroots organizing and individuals creating change from across Indian Country. This month we would like to introduce Renee LaPlant, Blackfeet tribal member, volunteer, … Continued
Change Takes Courage. Introducing Northern Cheyenne’s Youngest Council Representative. We are excited to share with you Western Native Voice’s Community Spotlight, designed to highlight grassroots organizing and individuals creating change from across Indian Country. This month, we would like to introduce … Continued
Although advocacy and getting out the vote are WNV’s highest priorities, none of it matters if communities aren’t safe. Western Native Voice has been working since May, 2020, to bring Covid relief to their hardest-hit communities in Montana with Covid … Continued