Nimiipuu Community Development Fund

Proposal Submission, Change Orders, and Contracting Essentials for Small Business Owners
2025-12-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Nez Perce Tribe Boards and Commissions Building, 210 A Street, Lapwai, Idaho
December 16, 2025 | 12 PM PST
Free In-Person or Online
oin us for a focused one-hour session designed to help small business owners gain clarity and confidence in proposal submission, change orders, and contracting essentials. This workshop will help business owners create competitive proposals, navigate contract requirements, manage change orders effectively, and build a smoother, more profitable contracting process.

Wills & Estate Planning Assistance
2025-12-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Lapwai, Lapwai
December 17 @ 10 AM-3 PM
Free In-Person at BIA Office, Lapwai, ID
The Nez Perce Tribe Wills & Estate Intern, Amanda from the University of Idaho, will be available once a month through December 2025 at the BIA Office to assist tribal members with estate planning. To prepare, please complete the Estate Planning Questionnaire and bring a printed copy of your Individual Trust Interest (ITI) report, available at the BIA office. Appointments are preferred by email at willsintern@nezperce.org, or by phone at 208-621-4827 during the hours the intern is in the office.

Buy Nez Perce, Shop Local: Holiday Market
2025-12-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center, 504 Main St S, Lapwai, ID, 83540, United States
Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center, Lapwai, ID
Celebrate the season by supporting local artists, entrepreneurs, and small businesses at the Buy Nez Perce, Shop Local Holiday Market! With more than 40 Native and local vendors, this festive gathering offers unique holiday goods and handcrafted gifts—each purchase directly strengthening our local economy. Wild at Heart Photo Booth will also be there to capture your holiday memories!

The Holiday Market is part of the Buy Nez Perce, Shop Local initiative, a collaboration led by Nimiipuu Community Development Fund and the Nez Perce Tribe ’Itam’yanaawit Program (Way of Trade). Together, we’re working to uplift Native-owned businesses, expand local commerce, and showcase the talent and creativity of our community. Join us, shop with intention, and support the entrepreneurs who make our region vibrant!

SBA Funding for Small Manufacturers
2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:30 | WA
December 18, 2025 | 10 AM PST
Free Online Webinar
Join the SBA Seattle District and the SBA Office of Manufacturing and Trade to learn how SBA loan programs help small manufacturers access the capital they need to launch, grow, and expand. Learn how different SBA programs can support your funding needs for new equipment, real estate, working capital, lines of credit, and more.

Indianpreneurship: Cedar Growth
2025-12-19 | WA
December 19, 2025
Free Virtual Class
Turn your vision into reality with Indianpreneurship. It’s a business class created for Native entrepreneurs. Gain practical skills in business planning, financial management, marketing, and growth strategies, all taught through a culturally grounded lens.

Wills & Estate Planning Assistance
2026-01-05 10:30 - 2026-01-07 15:30 | WA
10:30AM – 3:30 PM
Free In-Person at BIA Office, Lapwai, ID
The Nez Perce Tribe Wills & Estate Intern, Amanda from the University of Idaho, will be at the BIA Office to assist tribal members with estate planning. To prepare, please complete the Estate Planning Questionnaireand bring a printed copy of your Individual Trust Interest (ITI) report, available at the BIA office. Appointments are preferred by email at willsintern@nezperce.org, or by phone at 208-621-4827 during the hours the intern is in the office.

Native Students Can Win $5,000 Scholarship, International Distribution in Pendleton Design Contest
2026-01-07 - 2026-01-15 | WA
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 are eligible to submit up to two designs.

Heads & Hearts: Seeing the Landscape through Nez Perce Eyes
2026-01-10 - 2026-02-16 | WA
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
2026-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Nez Perce Tribal Housing, 125 Veterans Drive, Lapwai, ID, 83540, 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, what types of business income are taxable, and which expenses may be deductible. Participants will also learn how to estimate and set aside money for taxes each month to avoid surprises at filing time. Designed for entrepreneurs at all stages, this session provides straightforward guidance to help you make informed decisions, stay compliant, and build stronger financial habits for your business.

Indigenous Forest Management and Fire Risk Assessment for Tourism and Recreation Planning
2026-01-20 09:00 - 10:00 | WA
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 alongside cultural perpetuation and economic development.

Understanding the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | WA
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 contracts—with the support of an experienced mentor. The session will also cover how mentor-protégé joint ventures can create new contracting opportunities and expand your footprint in the federal marketplace.

Home Buyer Education Class
2026-01-27 17:00 - 21:00 | WA
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 along the way and leave feeling informed, motivated, and ready to move forward! RSVP by January, 22, 2026 by calling (208) 843-2229 or emailing sonyas@nezperce.org.

9th Annual HIPT Food Summit: Reflecting on the Past, Co-creating Our Future
2026-02-11 - 2026-02-12 | Clearwater River Casino Event Center, 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston, ID, 83501
February 11-12, 2026
Free In-Person
Clearwater River Casino, Lewiston, ID
The HIPT Food Summit is a Tribal-led, community-centered gathering that brings together elders, youth, cultural practitioners, educators, and partners to share knowledge and strengthen food sovereignty efforts across Native homelands. The summit centers intergenerational learning, cultural teachings, and community priorities rooted in place. The 2026 summit will include:

Adult Track focused on food systems, community initiatives, and collaboration
Youth Track designed to engage young people through culturally grounded learning and leadership development
Mini Weaving Conference highlighting traditional knowledge, instruction, and artistry led by cultural practitioners

University of Idaho Financial Conference
2026-04-03 08:00 - 15:30 | Best Western Plus University Inn, 1516 W. Pullman Road, Moscow, Idaho
April 3, 2026 | 8 AM-3:30 PM
Free In-Person | Moscow, ID
Our Financial Conference is full of financial resources from over 50 speakers and sponsors that want to help you make the most of your money and reach your dreams. With breakout sessions, panels, simulations, interviews and resources you can’t get anywhere else; it is the financial conference of the year. Registration opens February 1, 2026.
