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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Money Basics Class Next Level: Budget & Savings Goal
FeaturedNez Perce Tribal Housing 125 Veterans Drive, Lapwai, ID, United StatesFebruary 17, 24 & 25, 2026 | 5-8 PM Free In-Person: NPTHA Office, Lapwai, ID Money Basics is a great starting point for anyone who wants extra support with budgeting, saving, and building financial confidence. This class is ideal if you’re feeling the need for more guidance around managing your money—or if you’re looking for a pre-step…
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Owning a Veteran-Owned Small Business
February 18-19, 2026 Free Online Veterans have the character, discipline and skills needed to succeed as small business owners and entrepreneurs. Wondering what it takes and how you can prepare? Enroll in Boots to Business Reboot. During Reboot, participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for…
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Nez Perce Tribe Wills & Estate Planning Session
FeaturedLapwai LapwaiFebruary 27, 2026 | 12-3:30 PM Free In-Person: Lapwai, ID The Wills Intern, Amanda, from the University of Idaho will be available to assist tribal members with estate planning on the dates and times listed below. Participants are asked to complete the Estate Planning Questionnaire in advance and bring a printed copy of their Individual Trust Interest (ITI) report,…
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Elevate Idaho: Explore Federal Agencies Interests and Get to the “Why” to fund your Idea/Technology
March 4, 2026 | 11 AM PST Free Online Elevate Idaho helps early-stage Innovators compete for federal research and development funds through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs – America’s Seed Fund – and connect to resources they need to take their venture to the next level of…
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Digital Marketing Basics for Small Businesses
FeaturedThursday, March 12, 2026 @ 11 AM PST Join Nimiipuu Fund and Jiselle Halfmoon, Cayuse Native Solutions, for this online workshop introduces new small business owners to the foundations of digital marketing. We’ll cover simple strategy building, Social Media 101, and walk you through setting up a Facebook Business Page step‑by‑step. Perfect for beginners who…
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Bridges to Prosperity: Sqilxʷ Business Spring Cohort
March 19-May 21, 2026 Free Virtual Cohort Series If you are thinking of starting a business, mark your calendar for the upcoming Bridges to Prosperity Business Cohort with Roxanne Best. We will meet virtually over 10 weeks and cover the foundation of what you need to include in your business plan. Participants meet virtually via zoom from…
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Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill: Business Tax Provisions
March 24, 2026 | 11 AM PST Free Online Class After completing this session, participants will be able to identify business tax provisions enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) and explain revisions to business information reporting requirements, including changes to third-party network transaction rules and increased reporting thresholds for certain payments.
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Invaluable Laws of Growth: Intentionality, Reflection, and Consistency
March 24, 2026 | 12 PM PST Free Online Class Why focus on personal growth? Because your business will never outgrow you. Your leadership capacity determines your impact. Your mindset shapes your outcomes. Your growth fuels generational change. These principles are not new to us. Intentional living. Reflective wisdom. Steady consistency. Our ancestors practiced them long…
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Rez Roots: Money Moves
March 24, 2026 | 2 PM PST Free Online Class If you don’t understand your numbers, your numbers will control you. Money is one of the biggest stress points for entrepreneurs, especially when no one ever teaches us how business finances actually work. This Rez Roots session breaks it down in a clear, practical way so…
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Smarter Digital Marketing for Today’s Search-Driven World
March 25, 2026 | 8:30 AM PST Free Online Class Digital marketing is changing fast. In this training, you’ll learn how to make your website the anchor of your online presence, including connections with Google Business Profile, social media, email, and customer reviews. We’ll show you how today’s search tools, including AI and voice, are reshaping the…