Calendar of Statewide Events
The Friends of the Montana Constitution works with many partners to plan, promote, and host educational events across the state. Contact us to add your event to our shared calendar below.
Events of Note
Preserving Our Democracy: Butte
October 6, 2024
Preserving Our Democracy: Action Items for Every Montana Citizen
On the evening of October 6, 2024, a public meeting was held at the Covellite Theater in Butte, Montana, featuring a bipartisan discussion and dialogue concerning preservation of our democracy. Featuring former Republican Montana Governor Marc Racicot (1993-2001) and former Democratic Montana Governor Steve Bullock (2013-2021) and moderated by Evan Barrett, Vice Chair of Friends of the Montana Constitution, the forum Preserving Our Democracy was sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Montana and the Forward Montana Foundation. A Maney Telefilm, its Executive Producers were Kim Longcake and Evan Barrett, cinematography by Dick Maney.
Preserving our Democracy: Action Items for Every Montana Citizen
August 7, 2024
Former Montana Governor Marc Racicot and Mae Nan Ellingson to discuss civic participation and legislative reforms
As we head deeper into the 2024 election season, former Montana Governor Marc Racicot and former Montana Constitutional Convention Delegate Mae Nan Ellingson, in partnership with League of Women Voters Montana, will be hosting a town hall event, titled Preserving our Democracy: Action Items for Every Montana Citizen.
The roundtable takes place on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Carroll College in Helena, and the conversation will be moderated by Jacob Linfesty, President and co-founder of the Montana Transparency Project.
Show your Support for our Montana Constitution
The League of Women Voters of Montana is a non-partisan organization that does not endorse candidates or parties. The League is hosting this signature campaign in keeping with the League’s historic role in drafting and encouraging support for the adoption of Montana’s Constitution in 1972.
Visit the League of Women Voters of Montana’s website here to sign up and show your support for the Montana Constitution!
Citizens’ Law School 2023: Know Your Rights Montana Constitution
The State Bar of Montana’s “Citizen’s Law School” program is an initiative aimed at empowering members of the community with helpful legal knowledge and resources. Learn more.
November 1, 2023 – The Honorable Anthony Johnstone, U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, discusses the Bill of Rights contained in the Montana Constitution.
Sanders County Forum on Montana’s Constitution
Join us for the Rally to Defend Montana’s Constitution on March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023
When: March 15, noon
Where: The Capitol Building Rotunda in Helena Montana
What: Our Constitutional rights are under attack. Join the Rally to Defend Montana’s Constitution to let legislators know that we don’t want any changes to our Constitution – tell them to protect our rights! More…
Rally at the Rotunda for the Montana Constitution
Some of the principles in “Friends of the Montana Constitution” gather at the overflow Rotunda Rally for the Montana Constitution on February 1, 2023.
(l to r) Evan Barrett, Vice Chair of “Friends”; former Governor Marc Racicot, an Honorary Co-Chair of “Friends”; and Dorothy Bradley, Board Member of “Friends”. Slightly hidden behind Dorothy is Jerry Loendorf, 1972 Constitutional Convention Delegate from Helena (one of only 9 remaining Delegates).
The rally, prime sponsor was Northern Plains Resource Council, is one of many events unfolding across Montana as citizens stand up for the Constitution.
A Rally for the Montana Constitution
Feb. 1, 2023
For 50 years, the Montana Constitution has protected our rights and freedoms – including our right to a clean and healthful environment, our right to know what our government is doing, and our right to have a say in state decisions. Now it’s our turn to protect the Constitution from a small group of reckless extremists who want to dismantle our rights and freedoms during this legislative session.
We have a plan and a path to successfully defend this sacred document, but we can’t succeed if we’re not vocal! We need to let our legislators know how Montanans feel about our Constitution and inspire them do the right thing. Come rally with us!
We the People: Rally for Montana’s Constitution
Wednesday, February 1 at Noon
Montana State Capitol Rotunda in Helena
You don’t need to RSVP, but if you’re interested in giving a ride or getting a ride, please fill out this form and we’ll try to make that happen.
Questions? Contact Svein at (406) 248-1154 or svein@northernplains.org.
Our Montana Constitution is Under Fire
January 21, 2023
For 50 years, our State Constitution has protected our freedoms and quality of life. Let’s keep it strong!
Hear how it was written from Nan Ellingson, the youngest delegate “in the room where it happened” fifty years ago.
Nan is Chair of nonpartisan Friends of Montana Constitution.
LEARN MORE! JOIN US SAT JAN 21
11-1:00
Bedford Building
223 S. 2nd St. •Hamilton
Lunch Included!
FREE Admission (Donations Appreciated)