Ever feel overwhelmed trying to make ends meet? You are not alone. Millions of Americans report feeling stressed by money. In fact, MarketWatch estimates 57% of households live paycheck-to-paycheck. Millennials and Gen Zers in particular face greater financial barriers than previous generations. Fortunately, help is available. Starting January 2026, the Ponca Economic Development Corporation (PEDCO) will offer Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families, a culturally relevant financial literacy curriculum developed by Oweesta Corporation specifically for Natives.
When: Session 1: Developing a Spending Plan, Working with Checking
& Savings Accounts Monday, Jan. 12, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Session 2: Understanding Credit & Credit Reporting, Using
Credit, and more Wednesday, Jan. 14, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Lincoln Health and Wellness Center Community Room, 1600
Windhoek Drive Lincoln, NE 68512
FREE supper both nights! Participants completing all sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
Building Native Communities empowers tribal members to adapt traditional skills to their financial lives, including wise budgeting, credit use, economic citizenship, and smart consumer behavior. Due to high demand, space is limited—please register here Building Native Communities Class Signup - Google Forms
Can’t make it this time? Additional trainings will be offered at other Tribal offices throughout the year.
