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Initiative Background – Justice Through the Lens of Native Artists
First Nations is committed to examining and calling out long-standing misconceptions, deficits-based frameworks, and inequities facing Native communities that have resulted in the underrepresentation of Native people in policymaking and resource-allocating entities. The well-documented, deleterious effects of the pandemic on the health and well-being of Native people have renewed attention to these inequities and increased…
Call to Artists: Rotary Park Interpretive Panel
City of McCall and the McCall Historic Preservation Commission Deadline for submissions: 12:00 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2023 City of McCall, 216 E. Park St., McCall, Idaho 83638 Contact: Delta James, City Planner, [email protected] or 208.634.3504 Context: The City of McCall and the McCall Historic Preservation Commission have partnered to install an interpretive panel at…
Programs Officer Position Opening
SUPERVISOR: NCDF Executive Director STATUS: Exempt SALARY: $45,000-$65,000 DOE The Nimiipuu Community Development Fund (NCDF) Programs Officer is responsible for the…
Nimiipuu Fund Recognized for Compelling Strategies to Finance Change in our Community
Rooted in Native culture and history, Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs) provide access to fair, affordable funding in Indian Country, where mainstream finance does not traditionally reach. Last night, three Native CDFIs — Akiptan, Haa Yakaawu, and Nimiipuu Fund — were honored by Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), Oweesta Corporation, and Wells Fargo with the…
Investing in Rural Prosperity Podcast with Nimiipuu Fund
In this future of investing in rural prosperity podcast, Michael chats with the following experts on achieving rural prosperity in America: Chrystel Cornelius, President and CEO of the Oweesta Corporation; Nikki Foster, Program Officer at the Northwest Area Foundation; Jonelle Yearout, Executive Director of the Nimiipuu Community Development Fund; and Stacia Morfin, Owner of Nez…
Nez Perce Business Incubator Feasibility Study
Points Consulting, in partnership with Nimiipuu Community Development Fund, are pleased to present the Nez Perce Tribe with this Nimiipuu Business Incubator Feasibility Report. We are also grateful to thank the Nez Perce Tribe and communitymembers for providing feedback, interviews, and conversations concerning this project with open and honest responses. The project team is grateful…
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Baby Budgets
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Our first child is due soon and we went shopping the other day. Cribs, strollers, and diaper bags aren’t cheap. Any tips so our baby doesn’t break the bank? Signed, Expecting Parents Dear Expecting Parents, Congratulations!! Here’s to lots of health, wealth, and happiness. Now let’s get to business. Yeah, baby supplies are…
Is FICO Fair?
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I made some mistakes a while back that appear on my credit report as collection accounts. Since then I’ve been careful managing credit but my low FICO score makes it hard to borrow. How can I prove to lenders I’m better than my credit score? Signed, FICO Failure Dear FICO, Don’t…
Investing Apps for Newbies
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Are investing apps like Robinhood and Acorns the best way for a first time investor to buy stocks? Signed, Eager Beaver Dear Eager There’s no denying investing apps are taking the world by storm. New investors are pouring into the market in record numbers and their influence is felt in meme…
Wills Made Easy
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Is there a cheap way to write a will? I don’t want to hassle with an attorney. Signed, Need a Will Dear Need Depending on your situation writing a will doesn’t have to be a major undertaking. In fact it can be pretty straight forward. However, as a Native person there…
Hot Job Market
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I work a tribal job that requires a college degree. However, I see listings for delivery drivers that offer wages and bonuses that pay better. I’m really tempted to switch but my friends say I’m crazy to leave a real job. What should I do? Signed, Debating Dear Debating: Millions of…
Auto Pay Pros and Cons
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I have all of my bills set to auto-pay. I also use auto-pay for monthly subscriptions for streaming apps and razor blades, but my money wise girlfriend tells me auto-pay is a bad habit. Is that true? Signed, Auto-Pay Ray Dear Ray: I get it. Auto-pay is handy technology that enables…