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.
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…
Idaho State Department of Agriculture: Your Statewide Resource
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture supports agricultural operations with certifcations, trainings, and regulations. This session will highlight the Farm and Ranch Center, Idaho Preferred marketing, and more.
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.
Introduction to Investing
In this course, we will discuss ways in which people can increase their wealth by through investing. • Understand risk as it pertains to investing, • Identify the different levels of investing, • Identify investment goals. Native Financial Empowerment Training 2024 held every Tuesday from 12pm-1pm via Zoom. Register for Workshops at form.jotform.com/TribalTechnology/FinancialEmpowerment. For more…
Financial Conference
Best Western Plus University Inn 1516 W. Pullman Road, Moscow, IdahoSave the Date — April 5, 2024, Our Financial Conference In 2019, a small group of financial friends came together and batted around the idea of holding our own community financial conference. We wanted to create a gathering of minds that specifically addressed the challenges, needs and questions of those we serve every day… here…
Will vs. Trust: When and Why do you need them?
Did you know 64% of Americans do not have a Will. If you think estate planning will be too expensive or time consuming, then you haven’t considered the cost to your loved ones down the road. The best person to direct the details regarding your legacy, assets, children, and medical decisions isn't a court or…
Solar for All – Webinar
Come join us as we dive into the groundbreaking Solar for All program, one component of the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. This webinar series will cover many of the aspects of particular interest to tribes as the $7 billion in federal funding for residential and community solar is rolled out. Our first webinar will…
Trade Talks: USDA Export Credit Guarantee
April 10, 2024 | 11 am Through this program, participants gain insights into the complexities of international trade and learn how export credit guarantees can mitigate risks associated with cross-border transactions. By understanding the nuances of securing payment and managing potential defaults, Indigenous business owners can expand their reach while safeguarding their interests. This initiative…