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.

Protecting Your Identity

This class can help you understand your rights and responsibilities within the financial marketplace, how to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud, and what you can do if you’ve been affected by identity theft, fraud, or a problem with a financial product or service.  • Protecting your identity. • How to handle identity theft.…

Homebuyer Education

Kamiah Kamiah

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…

Native Enterprise Program

This unique 9-week business development course led by Native entrepreneurs 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 business owners. The 9th week is…

Buying a Home

This course helps people prepare for homeownership and the home buying process. We will:  • Identify the steps in the home buying process including determining readiness, prequalifying, preapprovals, negotiating, making an offer, and closing. • Use calculations to estimate mortgage costs, and Understand the role of professionals in the process.  Native Financial Empowerment Training 2024…

Medicare 101 Workshop

Are you approaching the age of 65, or are you assisting family members with their retirement plans? This workshop is tailored for you. A representative from the Idaho Department of Insurance SHIBA will be present to elucidate Medicare and its various components, address any questions you may have, and demystify this healthcare program. In just…

Paying for College

The cost of college can be overwhelming, but there are many different resources to help people achieve their higher education goals. In this course we review a variety of topics including:  • Determining the cost of college. • Applying for and maximizing free student aid. • Understanding and applying for student loans. • Scholarships and…

Basic Social Media Workshop

This FREE social media workshop represents a valuable opportunity for new entrepreneurs and small business owners alike. It equips participants with essential tips, tools, and knowledge necessary to leverage the full potential of social media for marketing, brand building, customer engagement, and overall business success.