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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.

  • 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…

  • SBA Launches $1 Million Patriot Pitch Competition to Showcase America’s Entrepreneurs

    Application Deadline: June 10, 2026 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the Patriot Pitch Competition, a national celebration of 250 years of American free enterprise and the small businesses that drive innovation, create jobs, and generate economic growth. Featuring a $1 million cash prize pool donated by Clover Network, Inc. (Clover), the competition is open to…

  • Rewriting Our Money Story: How to Align Mission, Message, and Money

    Legends Hotel and Casino Toppenish, WA, United States

    June 12, 2026 @ Legends Casino Hotel Free In-Person | 9 am-3 pm Money touches everything we do as nonprofit leaders—yet we rarely pause to examine how money trauma and our early money experiences shape how we lead. Through guided reflection, participants will gain clarity about their relationship with money and how it shows up in…