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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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  • Native Students Can Win $5,000 Scholarship, International Distribution in Pendleton Design Contest

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    Submissions for the sixth annual Tribal College Blanket Design Contest, hosted by American Indian College Fund and Pendleton Woolen Mills, are open from now until January 15, 2026. The contest seeks to elevate the work of prospective artists attending tribal colleges and universities, according to a press release. Native American and Alaska Native students attending a tribal college or university…

  • Heads & Hearts: Seeing the Landscape through Nez Perce Eyes

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    January 10-February 16, 2026  Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, OR This exhibition invites the visitor to practice “Two-Eyed Seeing”—experiencing a landscape from two cultural perspectives. Heads and Hearts is a collaboration between nimiipuu storytellers, linguists, and elders, along with geologists and nimiipuu photographers, all of whom generously shared their knowledge and love of the landscape.

  • Know Before You File: Business Taxes Made Practical

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    Nez Perce Tribal Housing 125 Veterans Drive, Lapwai, ID, United States

    Free In-Person! Friday, January 16, 2026 @ 12-1 PM Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority Classroom, Lapwai, ID Understanding how your business is taxed is essential to filing accurately and planning ahead. This Lunch & Learn workshop breaks down key tax concepts in a clear, practical way—covering the differences between Schedule C filers, LLCs, and S-Corporations,…

  • Indigenous Forest Management and Fire Risk Assessment for Tourism and Recreation Planning

    January 20, 2026 | 9 AM PST FREE Virtual Webinar In this webinar, American Indigenous Tourism will be exploring a unique tool developed by American Indigenous Tourism and Leave No Trace that can be used to support the development of a sustainable land use plan alongside a tourism/recreation plan serving multiple goals for healthy forests/lands…

  • Understanding the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program

    January 22, 2026 | 10 AM PST Free Online Webinar In this informative webinar, federal government contracts attorneys Nicole Pottroff & Stephanie Ellis of Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC will break down the key elements of the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program. You’ll learn how this program can help small businesses enhance their capabilities and compete for larger…

  • Financial Planning & Goal Setting

    Tuesdays, January 27, 2026 @ 12 PM PST Free Virtual Class Start the new year with intention and clarity. In this session, we’ll focus on setting realistic financial goals, creating or updating a budget, and learning strategies to track spending and build healthy habits throughout the year with Guest Speaker Joanne Danganan, Financial Beginnings.

  • Home Buyer Education Class

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    January 27, 2026 | 5-9 PM Free In-Person NPTHA Classroom, Lapwai, ID Join us for a Home Buyer Education Class designed to make learning about homeownership fun, clear, and empowering. Learn the basics of buying a home, ask questions in a welcoming environment, and gain tools to help you take the next step with confidence. Enjoy door prizes…

  • Building a Marketing Strategy for Your Farm, Ranch, or Specialty Food Business

    February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026 Virtual Class Each week of this workshop series will focus on key digital marketing strategies for messaging, websites, social media, and email communication. By the end of this workshop you will have a clear understanding of your marketing message, the tools you can use to connect with your…

  • Business Idea Generation Turning Your Strengths and Passions Into a Business

    February 6, 2026 | 12 PM PST Free Virtual Class Have a desire to start a business but not sure where to begin? This webinar is designed for entrepreneurs in Indian Country who want to clarify their business vision and explore meaningful, community centered business ideas. Join IDRS’ Microenterprise Development Specialist, Lynn Wilson, for a…