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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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  • Saving & Awareness Financial Literacy Class

    April 21, 2026 |  12 PM PST Free Online Class Join this live session focused on building stronger saving habits and planning ahead with guest speaker Jasper Smith, Founder of The #BuildWealth Movement. Session will focus on practical saving strategies you can start now, understanding retirement contributions and tips for helping children build healthy money habits.

  • Funding Your Business Needs with SBA Loans

    April 21, 2026 |  12:30 PM PST Free Online Class Whether it is $500 or $5 million, the SBA has loan programs to help your business secure the funding it needs to start, grow, and expand. Join SBA Seattle District staff for an overview of SBA loan programs, how to find a local SBA lender, and…

  • Define Budget & Savings Goals with Our Free Money Basics Series

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    Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority: Kamiah 105 Riverview Avenue, Kamiah, ID, United States

    April 21, 28 & 29, 2026  Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority Office, Kamiah, ID Take the next step toward financial confidence! Join us for Money Basics: Next Level, a hands-on class focused on building strong budgeting and savings skills. Participants who attend all three evening sessions will receive a certificate of completion. Enjoy a supportive learning…

  • Nez Perce Tribe Career Fair

    Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center 504 Main St S, Lapwai, ID, United States

    April 23, 2026 | 9 AM-3 PM Pineewaus Community Center, Lapwai, ID Join us for a day full of employment opportunities, resume writing assistance, mock interview sessions and complimentary professional headshots. Free lunch provided. For more information, contact Chantal Ellenwood at [email protected]. Register your booth space!

  • Complimentary Professional Headshots

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    Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center 504 Main St S, Lapwai, ID, United States

    During the 2nd Annual Career Fair by Indigenous Creatives Photos and sign-ups will be available onsite at the event. Sessions include both individual headshots and group photos. Photos brought to you by Nimiipuu Fund.

  • AI for Small Businesses

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    Artificial Intelligence for Small Businesses is a beginner-friendly webinar hosted by a Nimiipuu Fund and facilitated by Cayuse Native Solutions. Learn how small businesses can use AI tools in practical ways, while also exploring important Tribal perspectives on cultural representation, data, and responsible technology use. Walk away with simple ideas you can start using right…

  • FED Talk: USDA Rural Development

    April 30, 2026 | 10 AM PST Free Online Webinar USDA Rural Development invests in rural America with loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs which expand access to high-speed internet, electric, and transportation infrastructure, and support business growth, healthcare, education, housing, and other community essentials.

  • Medicare Workshop

    Nimiipuu Health 111 Bever Grade, Lapwai, ID, United States

    May 6, 2026 @ 10:30 AM Free In-Person, Lapwai, ID Join SHIBA Medicare Counselor Janine Wilson for an informative session covering Medicare Part A and Part B, Medigap (supplement) plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and prescription drug coverage. This session is ideal for individuals turning 65 soon, those age 65+ who are considering retirement, or anyone…

  • U of I Medicare Workshops

    May 6 & October 21, 2026 6-8 PM @  Latah County Annex Building, Moscow, ID Are you, or a loved one, nearing 65? This is the workshop for you. An Idaho Department of Insurance SHIBA representative will explain Medicare and all its pieces and parts, answer your questions, and de-mystify this healthcare program. In two hours, you…

  • Washington Small Business Fair 2026

    Small Business Development Center Spokane, WA, United States

    May 7, 2026 SBDC Center, Spokane, WA The SBA Seattle District, along with organizing partners at the Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA) and the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC), are bringing Biz Fair to the Spokane area during National Small Business Week. This annual event is free, open to the public, and…