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.
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2024 Artists in Business Leadership Application
Applications Due July 22, 2024 The Artist in Business Leadership Fellowship is a yearlong program that helps independent Native artists pursue art as a way to build a business to support themselves and their families. The program provides them with network-building, professional development guidance and $10,000 in grant funding towards business needs.
2024 Cultural Capital Fellowship
Applications Due July 22, 2024 The Cultural Capital (CC) Fellowship is a yearlong program that offers financial support and guidance to culture bearers and artists who are deeply rooted in their communities and committed to passing on ancestral knowledge within their Native communities. The CC Fellowship offers $10,000 in grant funding to artists and culture bearers…
Call for Healing Garden Artists
Proposals Due July 31, 2024 TriState Health, in partnership with the Nez Perce Tribe, is inviting local artists and sculptors to contribute to the design of a Healing Garden on the main hospital campus. The garden aims to promote health and healing while celebrating the beauty of the Lewis Clark Valley. The project seeks to…
Nez Perce Tribal Students Fall 2024 Scholarship
Application Deadline September 15, 2024 Fall 2024 scholarships are now available for Nez Perce Tribal students, including both new and transfer students! These scholarships can be used for a variety of educational paths, including 2-year or 4-year degree programs, master's or doctorate degrees, business school, technical school, trade school, or even dual credit courses for…
5 events,
Homebuyer Education
Discover the intricacies and advantages of home ownership, along with the associated responsibilities and maintenance considerations. This comprehensive guide covers a range of topics, including the significance of budgeting and savings, strategies for improving credit, calculating affordability, navigating tribal land issues, exploring program and loan options, understanding the steps involved in the loan and construction…
5 events,
101 Social Media Essentials for New Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
101 Social Media Essentials for New Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
Join Nimiipuu Fund and Jiselle Halfmoon of Cayuse Native Solutions for an insightful workshop where you'll gain tips, tools, and strategies to effectively market your business, build your brand, engage customers, and achieve success. This is a FREE Zoom class. Plus, participants will be entered into a prize drawing!
2 events,
Support: Finance & Fundraising
Support: Finance & Fundraising
Native Nonprofits 101 is designed to give you information and tools to help you run your nonprofit. Whether you're in a leadership role, serving as staff or volunteer, or new to nonprofits all together, this series provides you with practical, hands-on learning. We will share tips and tools for small to midsize organizations, whether staffed…
2 events,
Money Basics
Embark on a financial reset and seize command of your finances. Acquire essential knowledge about checking and savings accounts, unravel the intricacies of credit, enhance your credit report, and grasp the dynamics of loan rates, terms, and fees. Arm yourself against predatory lenders and discover ways we can collectively contribute to our local economy. Feel…
2 events,
Between 2 Cacti: Voices & Experiences of Indigenous Artists
Between 2 Cacti: Voices & Experiences of Indigenous Artists
August 17, 2024 | 2 pm Drury Plaza Hotel, Santa Fe, NM Join us for an inspiring panel discussion hosted by First Peoples Fund. Hear from the finest artists: Jody Naranjo Folwell-Turipa (Santa Clara Pueblo), Golga Oscar (Yupik), Rico Worl (Tlingit, Athabascan), and George Alexander (Muscogee), as they share their unique voices and perspectives on…
2 events,
LCSC Basic Accounting Course with up to 100% Tuition Waver for Nez Perce Tribe Members
Classes Start August 20, 2024 in Lapwai, Idaho The Basic Accounting Course is an introduction to accounting procedures for individual proprietorship businesses. Emphasis is on the accounting cycle, double-entry accounting, payroll, and procedures for handling transactions associated with both service and merchandising businesses. Students practice proper accounting procedures manually and/or on spreadsheet software. It is…
2 events,
2024 Nation Building Business Conference
Save the Date and join us for the highly anticipated 2024 Nation Building Business Conference, presented by Nimiipuu Community Development Fund (Nimiipuu Fund). From August 21st to 23rd, we extend a warm invitation to gather at the prestigious Clearwater River Casino & Lodge in Lewiston, Idaho. Embrace the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of…
2 events,
Native Enterprise Program, Apply Now!
Apply Online Now! Course Begins September 9, 2024 This course is led by Native entrepreneurs and is designed to offer invaluable insights into the intricacies of launching and/or sustaining a business as a Native entrepreneur. Our program is composed of eight dynamic modules, each rooted in personal narratives and captivating stories told by successful Native…
3 events,
National Tribal Housing Ecosystem Summit
Mark your calendar for this dynamic conference to learn, grow, and collaborate while inspiring new ideas, partnerships, and investment opportunities to grow Tribal ecosystems that support housing, homeownership, and economic development. Hosted by Enterprise Community Partners in partnership with Freddie Mac, the summit will be led by voices from across the Tribal Community to create…
4 events,
Snag the Vote
Snag the Vote
In this Zoom meeting, we will discuss various aspects of funding support and share effective organizing strategies across tribes. Our goal is to unite our voices as Indigenous voters for the 2024 elections. The meeting will include introductions, a discussion of upcoming events, an exploration of priority issues, and a focus on organizing efforts. We…