04/09/2026
Earlier this week, the Iik’sook'ksoosik Project teamed up with Browning High School, Buffalo Hide Academy, and Shawn Spruce from First Nations Development Institute. First Nations is recognized as the top-rated American Indian nonprofit in the country. Together, we brought the Spending Frenzy program to more than 150 Blackfeet Nation youth.
The $pending Frenzy financial reality fair, created by First Nations, gives youth who may receive a large Minor’s Trust payment a chance to practice managing a big sum of money and making smart choices. During the simulation, teens receive $30,000 in play money and decide how to spend it on items such as a car, a house, groceries, and more. They also get to visit a mock bank to cash their check, put some money into savings, and learn about investing.
Here are some photos from the event. Thank you to the Blackfeet Child Support staff, Matt Harrington from NACDC Financial Services, and intern for the Iik'sook'ksoosik program, Chelsee Anne, for volunteering to help with the simulation. We also want to give a big thanks to Shawn Spruce, Browning Public Schools: Browning High School, and Buffalo Hide Academy for working with us to bring this valuable program to our future leaders! 👣