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.

Funding Competition to Support Women Veteran Entrepreneurs

Applications Due March 21, 2024 SBA announced that non-profit organizations and private sector firms are now eligible to compete for funding of up to $300,000 to deliver entrepreneurship training to women veterans. Up to six grantees will be awarded $300,000 in total funding to participate in the Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program with grants from…

T.H.R.I.V.E Emerging Leaders Reimagined Applications Open Now for 2024 Cohorts in Spokane and Seattle

Applications Due April 28, 2024 T.H.R.I.V.E. provides entrepreneurship education and training for executives of small, poised-for-growth companies. This intensive executive-level training series offers opportunities for small business owners to work with professional coaches and mentors, gain skills needed to grow, and develop connections with peers, local leaders, and the financial community.

Buying a Home

This course helps people prepare for homeownership and the home buying process. We will:  • Identify the steps in the home buying process including determining readiness, prequalifying, preapprovals, negotiating, making an offer, and closing. • Use calculations to estimate mortgage costs, and Understand the role of professionals in the process.  Native Financial Empowerment Training 2024…

Medicare 101 Workshop

Are you approaching the age of 65, or are you assisting family members with their retirement plans? This workshop is tailored for you. A representative from the Idaho Department of Insurance SHIBA will be present to elucidate Medicare and its various components, address any questions you may have, and demystify this healthcare program. In just…

Paying for College

The cost of college can be overwhelming, but there are many different resources to help people achieve their higher education goals. In this course we review a variety of topics including:  • Determining the cost of college. • Applying for and maximizing free student aid. • Understanding and applying for student loans. • Scholarships and…

Basic Social Media Workshop

This FREE social media workshop represents a valuable opportunity for new entrepreneurs and small business owners alike. It equips participants with essential tips, tools, and knowledge necessary to leverage the full potential of social media for marketing, brand building, customer engagement, and overall business success.

Introduction to Investing

In this course, we will discuss ways in which people can increase their wealth by through investing.  • Understand risk as it pertains to investing,  • Identify the different levels of investing,  • Identify investment goals.  Native Financial Empowerment Training 2024 held every Tuesday from 12pm-1pm via Zoom. Register for Workshops at form.jotform.com/TribalTechnology/FinancialEmpowerment. For more…

Financial Conference

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

Save the Date — April 5, 2024, Our Financial Conference In 2019, a small group of financial friends came together and batted around the idea of holding our own community financial conference. We wanted to create a gathering of minds that specifically addressed the challenges, needs and questions of those we serve every day… here…