The NB3FIT Cross Country season is off to a strong start with more than 100 youth runners representing tribal communities across New Mexico and beyond. Two meets are already in the books — the season opener hosted by Albuquerque Athletics meet at John B. Roberts Dam on September 20 and the Running Medicine meet hosted […]
This fall, NB3FIT introduced a new sport to its lineup: tennis. Hosted at Bernalillo High School and led by NB3FIT program coordinator Mia Freeland, the free program welcomed nine youth participants eager to pick up rackets and learn the game. For many Native youth in New Mexico, tennis is a sport they may not otherwise […]
We’re proud to introduce the new and returning members of our 2025-2026 NB3 Foundation Youth Council! Now in its third year, the NB3 Foundation Youth Council continues to grow as a platform for young leaders. We’re excited to welcome new and returning members of the 2025-2026 Youth Council, a dedicated group of youth committed to […]
Nearly 50 coaches from across Minnesota gathered at Mystic Lake Center, located on the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, for the IndigeFit Kids Coaching Academy, a two-day event dedicated to empowering those who work with Native youth through sports and fitness. Facilitated by the NB3 Foundation’s NB3FIT coaching team, the academy provided a space to gain […]
On Sunday, September 7, three NB3 Foundation team members made the beautiful drive west through early morning fog until Haak’u, NM. Haak’u is the traditional name of Acoma Pueblo, one of the 19 Pueblos in New Mexico, also known as Sky City. The team was there to take on the annual Tour de Acoma, a […]
The NB3 Foundation’s Evaluation and Research team recently published groundbreaking work in the International Journal of Circumpolar Health examining interventions with Native youth to promote hydration and reduce sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption. The systematic review analyzed 13 interventions, looking not only at outcomes but also at whether they incorporated Indigenous definitions of health and wellness […]
Members and advisors of the NB3 Foundation Youth Council joined forces to host one of this year’s Twilight Series fun runs and walks, in partnership with Running Medicine, Native Health Initiative and the Dukes Track Club. The Albuquerque event drew more than 115 participants, who ran or walked distances ranging from 1 to 3 miles. […]
The 2025 Native Youth Golf Championship brought together some of the best young golfers in Indian Country. From July 20 to 22 at Santa Ana Golf Club, more than 60 Native youth competed on a championship-level course, gaining valuable experience and testing their skills. Now in its sixth year, the championship continues to provide Native […]
This summer was an incredible journey for our girls basketball program, filled with growth, determination and success on the court. Our teams proudly represented communities from San Felipe Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo, Jemez Pueblo, Isleta Pueblo, San Juan Pueblo, Sandia Pueblo, the Navajo Nation, the Yu’pik Nation, Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. 8th Grade Team NB3F BlackOur eighth […]
Long before the NB3 Foundation became a national leader in Native youth health, it started with a spark, a local golf program led by Notah Begay Jr., introducing Native youth to the game. That spark ignited a movement. What began on the golf course has evolved into a nationwide effort to build healthier futures for […]
