Indianpreneurship In-person Training
2025-09-04 09:30 - 2025-09-05 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clearwater River Casino Miyo’oxat Room, 17500 Nez Perce Rd, Lewiston, ID, 83501, United States
Are you ready to take the next step in launching or growing your small business? Join us for Indianpreneurship: A Native American Journey into Business, a powerful and culturally grounded business training led by Roxanne Best(Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation). Roxanne is a photographer, culinary artist, storyteller, and certified trainer with the Northwest Native Development Fund and First Peoples Fund. This no-cost training is designed specifically for Native entrepreneurs and includes both virtual and in-person sessions.
Virtual Classes (Zoom): August 14, 21 & 28 from 6:00–7:30 PM
In-Person Training: September 4 & 5 from 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM at the Clearwater River Casino – Miyooxat Conference Room with Breakfast and Lunch provided.
Limited to 20 participants – must attend all sessions to receive a certificate. Open to new and existing entrepreneurs. For more information contact Heewekse at (208) 621-4847 or heewekse@nimiipuufund.org. Let’s build Native-owned businesses together!

Financial Acumen Small Business Series with Tina Begay, MBA
2025-09-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-06 11:00 - 13:00 | WA
The FREE virtual Financial Acumen Series provides practical, culturally relevant training in accounting, financial analysis, and decision-making. Through real-world case studies and hands-on tools, participants will gain the skills needed to read financial documents, project cash flow, and make informed decisions that strengthen businesses and communities. Register online to reserve your spot for this free virtual series: https://forms.gle/tuecUQ1LHCQ7mHfq9
Attend, learn, and earn!
We’re rewarding your commitment to financial empowerment with exciting weekly incentives and a grand prize for those who complete all five sessions.
Workshop 1: ACCT 101 Fundamentals
Attend first session and complete intake assessment to be entered into a drawing for 3 $10 gift cards (Wheel of Names) and receive access to Initiate Portal which offers hundreds of interactive tools, templates, videos, and guides to support your business ventures effectively.
Workshop 2: Understanding Financial Documents
Attend first and second session and receive business spotlight on social media and Nimiipuu Fund website and access to one-on-one training with one of our business coaches, valued at $100.
Workshop 3: Creating Cash Flow Projections
Attend first, second and third session and receive priority access to advanced training with Tina Begay or local bookkeeper.
Workshop 4: Understanding Financial Decisions
Attend first. second, third and fourth session and receive access to Quickbooks Pro (3 to 6 month license if needed), valued at $150
Workshop 5: Evaluating Financial Documents/Case Study
Attend all five sessions and complete case studies and receive a Certificate of Completion, letter of recommendation and tailored business marketing package (logo, business card, one-page flyer) valued at $1,600.

Meet Your Instructor
Tina Begay, MBA is the owner of Redtail Enterprises, LLC, a business consulting and accounting firm specializing in nonprofit financial management. With over 30 years of experience, she has worked exclusively with 501(c)(3) organizations, offering virtual CFO services, grant management, budgeting, and tax compliance. A proud Navajo from Rock Point, Arizona, Tina now resides on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana, where she enjoys beading, sewing, and camping.

Native American Building Codes & Workforce Development Summit: Empowering Tribal Nations to Build Stronger Communities
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-10 12:00 | Clearwater River Casino Event Center, 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston, ID, 83501
Join us September 9-10, 2025 at the Clearwater River Casino Event Center for a hands-on summit dedicated to equipping Tribal Nations with the knowledge and resources to shape and strengthen their built environments.

Learn how building codes are created and adopted
Get introduced to the International Code Council (ICC)
Explore the code adoption process specific to Tribal Nations
Discover best practices for enforcement, inspection, and workforce development

This event is designed for tribal leaders, housing authorities, planners, contractors, inspectors, and workforce professionals committed to building safe and resilient communities. Free to attend. RSVP to reserve your spot today! Sponsorship opportunities available.
Special Guests Include:

David Jackson, President, Native American Code Officials
Ellen White Thunder, Deputy Director, Lakota Funds
Tawney Brunsch, Executive Director, Lakota Funds

Location & Lodging:
Special hotel rates available at Clearwater River Casino & Lodge. Call 208-298-1400 or visit www.crcasino.com. Mention “Building Codes Summit” when booking to receive the special rate.

Featuring Guest Speaker David Jackson
David Jackson is an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community (paternal) and has ancestral ties to the Tohono O’odham Nation(maternal) in Southern Arizona. Mr. Jackson is a United States Marine Corps veteran who is an active member in his local American Legion Haskell Osife Antone Post 51.
After serving his country he went to work for his tribal community in the Tribal Building Safety Department. As an inspector, He worked on both commercial and residential projects for the Gila River Indian Community. One of his largest projects was a multi-million-dollar commercial expansion of the Gila River Casinos and Resort. He has worked with the EPA as the tribal point of contact for the case study on Code Adoption in Indian Country. As well as the tribal liaison for Arizona State University’s Tribal Community Indigenous Design Concepts for Housing.
He is an ICC preferred Education Provider. His training and education include being selected as the first Native American to become an ICC Board Shadow to Director Mike Savage of the International Code Council. Currently Mr. Jackson is the Founder and Owner of the Code Advisory Group, a consulting and education firm that advocates for code adoption in Tribal Communities.

Native Artist Professional Development Training
2025-09-11 08:00 - 2025-09-12 13:00 | WA
September 11-12, 2025 | 8AM-1PM
Free Virtual Workshop
Calling all Native artists and creatives! This free two-day Zoom training, led by Roxanne Best and Valerie Janis, will guide you through clarifying your vision and values, engaging with community partners, budgeting and pricing your work, strengthening your marketing skills, and planning your artist calendar. Presented in collaboration with Native Inc. and First Peoples Fund, this workshop is a great opportunity to gain practical tools and inspiration to support your creative journey.

How to be in Compliance with your Federal Grant Agreements – Project Narrative Reporting
2025-09-16 09:00 - 11:00 | WA
September 16, 2025 | 9 AM PST
Free Webinar
Join us for a discussion on the process for end of year reporting on your project deliverables for Federal Grant Agreements. With two experts in this area, we will be looking at ways to track and report on your project progress and results to showcase project success.

10,000 Small Businesses Training
2025-09-22 - 2025-12-01 | WA
Application Open for 10,000 Small Businesses
Applications Due December 1, 2025
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses has helped entrepreneurs across the country grow their businesses for 15 years over a decade by offering a free practical business training program, access to capital, and personalized support services. Now, we are expanding, bringing this best-in-class training program to rural communities across America including Idaho.

Eligibility

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is designed for business owners who have a business poised for growth. We look for applicants who are passionate about growing their business and creating jobs in their communities and who generally meet these criteria:

Small business owner or co-owner

Business revenues over $75,000 in the most recent fiscal year

Business in operation for 2+ years

Business with 2+ employees (including the owner)

Idaho – Apply by December 1
Program Dates: March 18 – June 5, 2026 | In-Person Sessions: March 18 – 20, 2026 and June 2 – 5, 2026

Native Youth Grantmakers Program
2025-09-22 - 2025-10-20 | WA
Applications Now Open for the Native Youth Grantmakers!
Applications Due October 20, 2025
Native Youth Grantmakers is designed for youth aged 18-24 who are connected to their community (reservation, rural, or urban) and want to grow their leadership, advocate for youth and youth programs, and learn more about the philanthropic sector through relationship building. This program combines both in-person and virtual learning experiences that embraces Indigenous values to help create conditions for all communities to thrive.
This course is both in-person and virtual and embraces Indigenous values that can help create conditions for all communities to thrive. The program additionally comprises of travel, preparatory activities for virtual sessions and presentations, and mentorship provided by NAP staff and partners to support participants in their pursuit of long-term success.
Eligible applicants must:

Be 18 – 24 years old by September 19, 2025
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrate a connection to community (urban, rural, reservation)

Money Skills: Take Your Money Skills to the Next Level
2025-09-23 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Nez Perce Tribal Housing, 125 Veterans Drive, Lapwai, ID, 83540, United States
Ready to turn your financial goals into reality? Join us for Money Basics: Next Level Goals, a free three-session class designed to help you build confidence, make smarter money decisions, and create a clear path toward your future. Join us Tuesdays, September 2, 23, & 30 from 5–8 PM at Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority Office in Lapwai. Participants must attend all three classes to receive a certificate of completion. Supplies and food are provided—just bring your goals and determination! Space is limited. RSVP by August 28 by calling 208-843-2229 or emailing sonyas@nezperce.org.

Buy Nez Perce, Shop Local One-on-One Technical Assistance
2025-09-25 10:00 - 2025-09-26 16:30 | Kamiah, Kamiah
September 25 & 26, 2025 | 10 AM-4:30 PM
Free In-Person, Kamiah, ID
Receive one-on-one support to start or grow your business. Receive technical assistance on entering your business and/or non profit organization in the Native Small Business Directory and connect with valuable resources at our open house during 2025 Nez Perce Tribe Fall General Council. Step forward with purpose and scale up your business now.

Protect Your Personal Identity
2025-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | 200 S Allmon Street, 200 S Almon Street, Moscow, ID, United States
September 30, 2025
Free In-Person at 200 S. Almon Street, Moscow, ID
Identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in the U.S., fueled by credit breaches, AI, and constant scams. This class will teach you what identity theft really is, how to reduce your risk, and what steps to take if you suspect—or know—you’re a victim. Even if you’ve attended before, this updated session offers new resources and strategies to help protect yourself.

Understanding Your Money Personality
2025-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 | lewiston City Library, 411 D Street, Lewiston, Idaho, 83501, United States
October 8, 2025
Free In-Person at Lewiston City Library, Lewiston, ID
Understanding the messages you associate with money—and how they shape your decisions—is key to making informed choices. By recognizing your financial habits and behaviors, you can turn that awareness into a tool for making smarter decisions and using money to your advantage. Space is limited – RSVP today!

Home Buyer Education Class
2025-10-14 17:00 - 2025-10-16 21:00 | Nez Perce Tribal Housing, 125 Veterans Drive, Lapwai, ID, 83540, United States
October 14-16, 2025 | 5-9 PM
Free In-Person at Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority, Lapwai, ID
Thinking about buying a home? Join us for a fun and informative Homebuyer Education Class where you’ll learn the essentials of purchasing a home—from understanding the process to preparing financially. Enjoy a complimentary dinner, connect with others, and have the chance to win exciting door prizes! RSVP by October 9 to reserve your spot. Contact Sonya at 208-843-2229 or sonyas@nezperce.org.

Organize Your Financial Paperwork
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | 200 S Allmon Street, 200 S Almon Street, Moscow, ID, United States
October 14, 2025
Free In-Person at 200 S. Almon Street, Moscow, ID
Have you ever needed an important document and couldn’t find it? In an emergency, you may only have seconds to grab what matters. This workshop will show you why organizing your financial paperwork is essential, what to keep, how long to keep it, and where to store it safely. You’ll also learn how to recover lost documents and leave with tools and resources to get started right away. Space is limited – RSVP today!

Wills & Estate Planning Assistance
2025-10-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Lapwai, Lapwai
October 15 @ 9 AM-12 PM, November 19 & 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.

Medicare Workshop
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | 200 S Allmon Street, 200 S Almon Street, Moscow, ID, United States
October 23, 2025
Free In-Person at 200 S. Almon Street, Moscow, ID
Nearing 65 or helping a family member with retirement plans? Join this workshop led by a SHIBA representative from the Idaho Department of Insurance. In just two hours, you’ll gain a clear understanding of Medicare and its parts, get answers to your questions, learn about program updates, and walk away with helpful resources and peace of mind. RSVP today!

Reclaiming Financial Power: A Two-Day Healing & Money Workshop
2025-11-07 09:00 - 2025-11-08 15:00 | Clearwater River Casino Miyo’oxat Room, 17500 Nez Perce Rd, Lewiston, ID, 83501, United States
This workshop is for community members who are ready to take a fresh look at their relationship with money—through a supportive, culturally grounded approach. We’ll blend practical financial tools with wellness practices and trauma-informed guidance to help you feel more confident, empowered, and in control of your finances.

Format:

Two Days

6 hours/day (including breaks and movement)

Facilitated by Roxanne Best

DAY ONE – Exploring the Roots of Our Money Story
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (including a 45 min Lunch)
Focus: Awareness, trauma education, mindset, money beliefs, and emotional safety
9:00-9:30 AM | Opening Circle + Gentle Movement & Breath

Opening song and smudge

Set group agreements

Gentle chair-based yoga or grounding breathwork

Group intention-setting (verbal or journaling)

9:30-10:30 AM | Your Money Story + Early Beliefs

Guided visualization: Your First Memory of Money

Journaling prompt: What messages did I receive about money growing up?

Pair or small group sharing

Group discussion: “What’s the story I’ve been living?”

10:30-10:35 AM | Break

10:35-12:00 PM | Understanding Financial Trauma

Iceberg Activity: Visible vs. hidden financial behaviors

Discussion: How colonialism, poverty, and intergenerational trauma affect money beliefs

Somatic practice: Where do I feel financial stress in my body?

Grounding technique: Orienting and resourcing (nervous system regulation)

12:00-12:45 PM | LUNCH

12:45-1:45 PM | Money Triggers + Emotional Spending

TOM activity: Money Triggers Map

Breakout groups: What activates fear, guilt, or avoidance for me around money?

Short breathwork practice for interrupting activation

Journal: “How do I want to feel when I deal with money?”

1:45-2:45 PM | Spending & Values: Aligning With What Matters

Group brainstorm: Needs vs. wants, values vs. shoulds

Activity: “What do I really value?” (BNC budgeting reflection tool)

Values-based budgeting intro

Journal: Top 5 values → Where does your money go vs. where you want it to go?

2:45-3:00 PM | Closing Circle

DAY TWO – Rebuilding Financial Power with Tools & Practice
Time: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (including a 45 min Lunch)
Focus: Budgeting, planning, empowerment, embodiment, action

9:00-9:30 AM | Gentle Yoga + Guided Grounding

Chair or mat-based yoga sequence for grounding + spine/hip work

Guided breath practice (4-7-8 or alternate nostril)

Opening prompt: “Today I am open to…” (journaling)

9:30-10:30 AM | Budgeting 101

Teach: Fixed vs. variable expenses

Create a simple personal budget (worksheet and Budgeting Books)

Identify spending leaks(Worksheet)

Partner share: What surprised you?

10:30-10:35 AM | Break

10:35-12:00 PM | Planning for the Future

SMART goal activity: Personal and financial goals

Short/medium/long-term planning

Create a mini savings plan (BNC emergency savings activity)

Group sharing or vision board collage (optional art supplies)

12:00-12:45 PM | LUNCH
12:45-1:45 PM | Clearing Financial Blocks (TOM)

Worksheet: Identify your most active money block (scarcity, guilt, fear, etc.)

Rewrite the Script: Turn blocks into affirmations

Group or individual EFT tapping session (emotional freedom technique)

Gentle movement or stretching to release tension

1:45-3:00 PM | Integration + Closing Circle

Final journaling: “What I’m taking with me…”

Create your personal “money medicine bundle” – can include:

Affirmations

Top 3 values

Budget

Support actions

Group share: One thing I’m committing to

Optional grounding breath / collective closing

Materials Provided By Roxanne for Up to 15 People

Journal + worksheet packet

BNC workbook

Budget templates and Workbooks

Colored pens, sticky notes

Optional: yoga mats, chairs, blankets

Local Link
2025-11-12 | WA
November 12, 2025
Redd on Salmon St., Portland, OR
Now in its sixth year, this event has been a platform for meaningful connections for 100+ wholesale buyers and chefs; regional farmers, ranchers, and fishers; distributors; and community food system organizations to gather and form supportive connections for their foodservice programs, businesses, and programming.

Indigenous Origins, Global Reach: Promoting Native American Products
2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | WA
November 12, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 AM PST
Free Virtual Webinar
Join us for this webinar designed for Western U.S. exporters, particularly Native American growers, producers, processors, and food marketers, who are seeking to introduce or expand their products in international markets.

Heritage and Horizons: The Future of Native Business Ownership
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:30 | WA
November 18, 2025 | 12 PM PST
Free Virtual Webinar
Join the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) for this National Veteran Small Business Week edition of our Equity and Opportunity for All webinar series. We’ll feature new research on veteran business ownership, highlighting key trends, economic contributions, and the generational shifts shaping the future of veteran entrepreneurship. A panel of leading service providers and ecosystem partners will share strategies to expand opportunity, strengthen support systems, and harness the skills and resilience of the veteran community.

Native Artists: Free, Virtual Business Education Series
2025-11-18 13:30 - 14:30 | WA
Tuesdays, November 11 & 18, 2025 | 1:30 PM PST
Free Virtual Education Series
Liora Sponko tackles internal barriers on September 30th at 1:30 PM PST through “From Stuck to Unstoppable,” addressing psychological obstacles that compound structural ones. Other upcoming topics on Tuesdays this fall include topics like “Market Opportunities & Platform Selection”, “Marketing & Promotion,” and “Grants for Artists”.

Unlock the Power of Personality in Business and in Life
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:30 | WA
November 19th, 2025 | 10 am PST
Free Virtual Webinar
The DISC Personality Class is your key to understanding yourself and the people around you! Whether it’s in business, relationships, or personal growth, DISC helps you communicate better, build stronger connections, reduce conflict, and grow your confidence.

Wills & Estate Planning Assistance
2025-11-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Lapwai, Lapwai
November 19 & 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.

Home Buyer Education
2025-12-02 17:00 - 2025-12-04 21:00 | Nez Perce Tribal Housing, 125 Veterans Drive, Lapwai, ID, 83540, United States
December 2-4, 2025 @ 5-9 PM
Free In-Person at Lapwai NPTHA Office
Enjoy dinner, door prizes, and a fun, engaging evening while learning everything you need to know about buying a home! Laugh, ask questions, and gain the tools to make your homeownership journey a success. RSVP by Thursday, November 13 by calling 208-843-2299 or emailing sonyas@nezperce.org.

Systems Save Time: Simple Admin Workflows for Solo Business Owners
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:30 | WA
December 5, 2025 | 12 PM PST
Free Online Webinar
Systems Save Time is designed to support Indigenous small business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations in reclaiming their time and energy. It offers practical, easy-to-implement automation strategies using familiar tools like Google Workspace, no expensive software or advanced tech skills required.

Buy Nez Perce Shop Local Association Meeting
2025-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Clearwater River Casino Miyo’oxat Room, 17500 Nez Perce Rd, Lewiston, ID, 83501, United States
December 5, 2025 | 5-7 PM
Free In-Person at 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lapwai, ID
Join us in person to connect with local shop owners, share ideas, and support our community businesses. Whether you’re a seasoned member or just curious, everyone’s welcome to come hang out, chat, and help keep our shopping local vibe strong. Don’t miss out on this fun and friendly meetup!
