Classes & Events
Guiding towards financial stability and self-reliance
Nimiipuu Fund's financial education classes serve as empowering platforms, guiding individuals and communities toward financial stability and self-reliance.
Rooted in cultural wisdom and tailored to specific Native American contexts, these classes provide essential knowledge on budgeting, saving, investing, and managing credit. They emphasize traditional values of communal support, responsible stewardship, and long-term planning, aligning with the holistic approach to wealth often valued in Native cultures. By imparting practical financial skills within the cultural framework, these classes not only enhance individual financial well-being but also strengthen the economic resilience of Native American communities, fostering a future of prosperity and self-determination.
NAFOA’s Career Basics for Native Youth and Young Professionals
Flexible Learning, Join Anytime Now through June 30, 2025 You can join Career Basics at any point during the program dates, making it easy to fit your learning into your schedule. Study at your own pace and revisit lessons as needed, so you can fully absorb each topic at a speed that works best for…
Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant
Applications Due January 31, 2025 The apprenticeship program supports mentor artists who teach motivated learners the ways of valued community traditions. The purpose of the grants is to elevate skills and preserve cultural continuity in occupational, ethnic, or familial communities. Award amount: $3,000 to mentor practitioner.
Creating a Quick Business Plan in Three Hours
January 21, 2025 | 12 PM PST Join us and other entrepreneurs in this FREE online hands-on workshop where you will write your “Unique Value Statement” for your new product or service. This is a concise description of your product or service and explain the unique value your product or service provides to your customers. As part…
Whole Farm Planning Course
Introductory Webinar: Jan. 23 | 11 am - 12 pm PT Workshops: Jan. 31, Feb. 28, & Mar. 28 | 9 am - 4 pm PT This course will guide new and intermediate farmers through a series of steps to develop a whole farm plan. Whether you are just starting a farm or ranch or are…
Women Who Wine 2025
Clearwater River Casino Event Center 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston, IDJoin us for an elegant evening celebrating Nimiipuu Fund's Women Who Wine event on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Clearwater River Casino Event Center. This year’s theme, “Gig Economy,” brings an opportunity to learn about this growing sector while enjoying a night filled with fun and community connections. Highlights include: Local Native Artist Lauraly Souza showcasing her incredible work. Live music…
Discovering Personal Genius and Self-Employment
February 19, 2025 | 12 PM This session dives into strategies for identifying a business concept that fits the person. The session will explain how the Discovery process can be used to identify business concepts that are based on a person’s skill, passion, and conditions of employment. Presenters:Ciara Ladroma, Griffin-Hammis Associates CART closed captioning and…
The Benefits of Being a Certified Disability Owned Business Enterprise
March 19, 2025 | 12 PM This session explores the benefits of becoming a certified Disability Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE). Join this conversation with Phillip DeVliegher, Vice President of Supplier Diversity at Disability:IN, as he shares details about the benefits and steps to becoming certified. Presenters:Ciara Ladroma, Griffin-Hammis AssociatesPhilip DeVilegher, Disability:IN CART closed captioning and…
Give Yourself (and Your Business) Credit!
April 16, 2025 | 12 PM Is your credit score keeping you from obtaining the things you need or want? Credit can be a valuable asset for you and improving your credit doesn’t require draining your bank account. Presenter:Lisa Jones, Northwest Access Fund CART closed captioning and ASL Interpretation will be provided.
Managing Business Finances
May 21, 2025 | 12 PM Learn the basics of how to set up and manage the finances of your small business. This session discusses the importance of separating business and personal finances and covers financial management basics like budgeting and bookkeeping. Presenter:Bea Bany, Northwest Access Fund CART closed captioning and ASL Interpretation will be…