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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.

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    Native Students Can Win $5,000 Scholarship, International Distribution in Pendleton Design Contest

    Submissions for the sixth annual Tribal College Blanket Design Contest, hosted by American Indian College Fund and Pendleton Woolen Mills, are open from now until January 15, 2026. The contest seeks to elevate the work of prospective artists attending tribal colleges and universities, according to a press release. Native American and Alaska Native students attending a tribal college or university…

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    Heads & Hearts: Seeing the Landscape through Nez Perce Eyes

    January 10-February 16, 2026  Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, OR This exhibition invites the visitor to practice “Two-Eyed Seeing”—experiencing a landscape from two cultural perspectives. Heads and Hearts is a collaboration between nimiipuu storytellers, linguists, and elders, along with geologists and nimiipuu photographers, all of whom generously shared their knowledge and love of the landscape.

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    Know Before You File: Business Taxes Made Practical

    Nez Perce Tribal Housing 125 Veterans Drive, Lapwai, ID, United States

    Free In-Person! Friday, January 16, 2026 @ 12-1 PM Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority Classroom, Lapwai, ID Understanding how your business is taxed is essential to filing accurately and planning ahead. This Lunch & Learn workshop breaks down key tax concepts in a clear, practical way—covering the differences between Schedule C filers, LLCs, and S-Corporations,…

  • Indigenous Forest Management and Fire Risk Assessment for Tourism and Recreation Planning

    January 20, 2026 | 9 AM PST FREE Virtual Webinar In this webinar, American Indigenous Tourism will be exploring a unique tool developed by American Indigenous Tourism and Leave No Trace that can be used to support the development of a sustainable land use plan alongside a tourism/recreation plan serving multiple goals for healthy forests/lands…

  • Understanding the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program

    January 22, 2026 | 10 AM PST Free Online Webinar In this informative webinar, federal government contracts attorneys Nicole Pottroff & Stephanie Ellis of Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC will break down the key elements of the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program. You’ll learn how this program can help small businesses enhance their capabilities and compete for larger…

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    Home Buyer Education Class

    January 27, 2026 | 5-9 PM Free In-Person NPTHA Classroom, Lapwai, ID Join us for a Home Buyer Education Class designed to make learning about homeownership fun, clear, and empowering. Learn the basics of buying a home, ask questions in a welcoming environment, and gain tools to help you take the next step with confidence. Enjoy door prizes…

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    9th Annual HIPT Food Summit: Reflecting on the Past, Co-creating Our Future

    Clearwater River Casino Event Center 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston, ID

    February 11-12, 2026 Free In-Person Clearwater River Casino, Lewiston, ID The HIPT Food Summit is a Tribal-led, community-centered gathering that brings together elders, youth, cultural practitioners, educators, and partners to share knowledge and strengthen food sovereignty efforts across Native homelands. The summit centers intergenerational learning, cultural teachings, and community priorities rooted in place. The 2026 summit…

  • University of Idaho Financial Conference

    Best Western Plus University Inn 1516 W. Pullman Road, Moscow, Idaho

    April 3, 2026 | 8 AM-3:30 PM Free In-Person | Moscow, ID Our Financial Conference is full of financial resources from over 50 speakers and sponsors that want to help you make the most of your money and reach your dreams. With breakout sessions, panels, simulations, interviews and resources you can’t get anywhere else; it is…