‘The loudest we can be:’ Red Medicine connects tribal communities to Capitol

March 4, 2025

Red Medicine LLC is bridging the gap between Montana’s Capitol and tribal communities. Founded by Alissa Snow and Patrick Yawakie, the organization focuses on civic engagement, connecting tribal nations to legislation that impacts them. They aim to increase tribal representation among lobbyists, offering direct government-to-government relations. Red Medicine’s work also includes grassroots efforts to increase voting participation and connect everyday issues with long-term political solutions. The organization has testified at over 120 committee hearings in 2025, advocating for bills affecting Indian Country.

We provide the independent reporting that non-Native, extractive outlets often overlook. We give our communities the context and the facts they need to make informed decisions.

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

Founder and Editor in Chief

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we exist to illuminate tribal government decision-making for everyone who cares about transparency about Native issues. Because the consequences of restricted press freedom affect our communities every day, our trauma-informed reporting is rooted in a deep, firsthand expertise. Every gift helps keep the fire burning. A monthly contribution makes the biggest impact.