Nimiipuu Community Development Fund

Restaurant and Food Truck Financing 101
2026-02-11 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
February 11, 2026 @ 9 AM PST
Free Online Class
Turn your food business dreams into reality! Restaurant & Food Truck Financing 101 will help you understand your funding options, prepare for capital, and avoid common mistakes. Whether you’re launching or growing, you’ll walk away with the tools and confidence to take your next step.

Canva Design Series Session 2: Design Foundations for Entrepreneurs
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:30 | WA
February 11, 2026 @ 10 AM PST
Free Online Class
The Canva Design Series is a 12-month webinar series designed for entrepreneurs who want to build professional design skills step by step. Educator, designer, and founder of B93 Collective, C’Lenna Mack will take you from setting up your account to creating a polished portfolio, this series supports you in growing both confidence and capability with Canva. February’s workshop, Design Foundations for Entrepreneurs, covers fundamental design concepts; color theory, typography, spacing and visual hierarchy; to help participants create attractive, readable designs. Attendees will build mood boards to articulate their brand’s look and feel.

U of I Medicare Workshops
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | WA
February 11, May 6 & October 21, 2026
6-8 PM @ Latah County Annex Building, Moscow, ID
Are you, or a loved one, nearing 65? This is the workshop for you. An Idaho Department of Insurance SHIBA representative will explain Medicare and all its pieces and parts, answer your questions, and de-mystify this healthcare program. In two hours, you will receive helpful resources, program updates, and peace-of-mind that you are on the right track.

Intro to Videography Basic Mobile Phone Operation
2026-02-12 16:00 - 17:00 | WA
February 12, 2026 | 4 PM PST
Free Online
Great video can be the difference between being noticed and being overlooked. In our new webinar, you’ll learn how to use the phone already in your pocket to create high-quality, compelling videos that showcase your products and tell your brand’s story in a way that connects with customers. Led by Diné filmmaker and Daytime Emmy Award–winning producer Deidra Peaches, this webinar breaks down videography into simple, approachable steps, no fancy gear or prior experience required. You’ll gain practical skills, creative confidence, and a clear framework for producing videos that look professional and feel authentic to your business.

Money Basics Class Next Level: Budget & Savings Goal
2026-02-17 17:00 - 2026-02-25 20:00 | Nez Perce Tribal Housing, 125 Veterans Drive, Lapwai, ID, 83540, United States
February 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 before taking the Homebuyer Education Class. To sign up or learn more, please contact Sonya by February 12, 2026 at sonyas@nezperce.org or (208) 843-2229.

Owning a Veteran-Owned Small Business
2026-02-18 - 2026-02-19 | WA
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 developing business concepts, how to develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help. The program is facilitated by subject matter experts from the SBA and their extensive network of skilled business advisors.

Nez Perce Tribe Wills & Estate Planning Session
2026-02-27 12:00 - 15:30 | Lapwai, Lapwai
February 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, which can be obtained from the BIA office. To schedule an appointment, please email willsintern@nezperce.org whenever possible, or call 208-621-4827 during the times the Wills Intern is in the office.

Elevate Idaho: Explore Federal Agencies Interests and Get to the “Why” to fund your Idea/Technology
2026-03-04 11:00 - 12:30 | WA
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 success! Elevate Idaho offers free consultations, training, and proposal assistance to help Idaho Companies succeed in winning SBIR and STTR Grants, which in turn creates a solid foundation to build a robust SBIR/STTR Program across Idaho.

Digital Marketing Basics for Small Businesses
2026-03-12 11:00 - 12:30 | WA
Thursday, 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 want a straightforward, practical start to promoting their business online.

Meet Your Instructor
Jiselle “Jazz” Halfmoon (she/her) is an enrolled Cayuse/Umatilla citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, with Nimiipuu ancestry on both her paternal and maternal sides. She serves as Digital Marketing Creative Lead at Cayuse Native Solutions, where she directs digital campaigns, social media strategy, web development, branding, and graphic design for clients across Indian Country.
Prior to joining CNS in 2022, Jiselle spent 13 years in CTUIR’s Communications Department, managing the Tribal radio station and later serving as Interim Director of Communications. Her work earned two national journalism awards. She is Google-certified in digital marketing and certified in Tribal web development through the University of Arizona.
A writer, artist, and entrepreneur (Indigital), Jiselle has contributed to projects including the Bestiarium International print exhibition in Athens, Greece, the Ghost Herd podcast, and cultural commentary in Pacific Northwest public radio. She currently serves her third term on the CTUIR Law & Order Committee.
Outside of work, she enjoys creating digital pop tribal culture designs, reading and writing, photography, learning weyiiletpuutimpt, exploring tribal homelands, traveling with her mini-Aussie Hutch, and spending time with friends.

Bridges to Prosperity: Sqilxʷ Business Spring Cohort
2026-03-19 | WA
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 6-8pm and every week for a total of 10 weeks. Upon completion, you will then be invited to the graduation ceremony and given your certificate of completion as well as have a chance to meet your fellow cohort members in person.

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.

U of I Medicare Workshops
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | WA
May 6 & October 21, 2026
6-8 PM @ Latah County Annex Building, Moscow, ID
Are you, or a loved one, nearing 65? This is the workshop for you. An Idaho Department of Insurance SHIBA representative will explain Medicare and all its pieces and parts, answer your questions, and de-mystify this healthcare program. In two hours, you will receive helpful resources, program updates, and peace-of-mind that you are on the right track.

U of I Medicare Workshops
2026-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | WA
October 21, 2026
6-8 PM @ Latah County Annex Building, Moscow, ID
Are you, or a loved one, nearing 65? This is the workshop for you. An Idaho Department of Insurance SHIBA representative will explain Medicare and all its pieces and parts, answer your questions, and de-mystify this healthcare program. In two hours, you will receive helpful resources, program updates, and peace-of-mind that you are on the right track.
