This GivingTuesday, we’re inviting our community to help uplift Native youth across the country. The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation provides accessible sports, health and cultural wellness programs rooted in Native values. With your support, we can continue creating spaces where youth grow strong in mind, body and spirit. How you can support: Donate: Every […]
Nearly 400 youth runners from across New Mexico gathered at Black Mesa Casino at San Felipe Pueblo on Oct. 18 for the NB3 Foundation’s Traditions Run, an annual youth cross-country meet. The free event brought together teams, families and coaches for a day of community and competition. The Traditions Run is a USATF-sanctioned youth race […]
The 2025 New Mexico Grande Slam brought together partners and guests in support of the NB3 Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser, helping raise essential funds to power youth programs across New Mexico. This year’s New Mexico Grande Slam was especially meaningful as it marked the NB3 Foundation’s 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of investing in the […]
The NB3FIT Cross Country team closed out its regular season with an impressive showing at the New Mexico state meet Oct. 25 at Sky City Casino in Acoma Pueblo. The race capped a season of hard work, determination and steady improvement across all age groups. A total of 39 runners set new personal records, and […]
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 […]
