Entries by NB3 Foundation

NB3 Foundation research sheds light on hydration interventions for Native youth

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 […]

August 18, 2025 by
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Youth Council joins Twilight Series

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. […]

August 18, 2025 by
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Native Youth Golf Championship shines at Santa Ana Pueblo

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 […]

August 15, 2025 by
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Hoops, heart and hard work: NB3FIT girls basketball recap

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 […]

August 15, 2025 by

A Summer of Growth with NB3FIT Jr. Golf

The NB3FIT Jr. Golf summer program has come to a close! This season, youth ages 6–18 spent their weeks building golf skills and healthy habits, with weekends reserved for PGA Jr. League play. From our youngest players taking on 3 holes to older youth completing 6-hole rounds, it was a great introduction to real course […]

July 17, 2025 by

Hibbett Sports helps power NB3 Foundation’s work with Native youth

Big thanks to Hibbett Sports for their generous support of the NB3 Foundation and the Native youth we serve! On Saturday, June 28, our NB3FIT Director accepted the check at the Rio Rancho store location — a powerful reminder of what’s possible when community comes together. Your contribution helps us expand youth programming and create […]

July 17, 2025 by

Fueled by passion, powered by community: Track season recap

This track season was full of energy, heart and incredible growth. From March through mid-June, 74 youth athletes gave their all across six practice sites: Albuquerque Academy, Bernalillo High School, Steven Gachupin Sports Complex (Jemez), San Felipe Pueblo, Santo Domingo School and Dulce High School. We welcomed 30 new runners to our team this track […]

July 17, 2025 by

NB3 Foundation Youth Council attends 2025 UNITY National Conference

San Diego | June 29–July 3, 2025 Seven members of the NB3 Foundation Youth Council traveled to San Diego to participate in the 2025 United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) National Conference, joining more than 2,500 Native youth from across the country. This year’s theme, “Voices of H.O.P.E.” — standing for heartfelt conversations, open dialogue, […]

July 16, 2025 by
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NB3 Foundation awarded grant to drive community-led solutions for healthy beverage consumption

The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation is proud to announce new funding for Supporting Native American Health: Community-Driven Change to Foster Healthy Beverage Consumption and Advance Health Equity. Building on nearly a decade of work to improve Native youth health, this community-led initiative will support Native communities in reducing sugary drink consumption, promoting breastfeeding and increasing […]

June 16, 2025 by