Entries by NB3 Foundation

PNM Supports NB3 Foundation Direct Youth Programs

Donates $10,000 to programs evidence-based sports, health, and research programs (Albuquerque, N.M.) –As children across the Land of Enchantment prepare to head back to school, PNM wants to make sure there is still a focus on food security, physical well-being, and youth leadership, especially within the state’s tribal communities. To help, PNM will donate $10,000 […]

Back to the basics: NB3FIT hosts running camp for youth

NB3 Foundation kicked off the NB3FIT Running Camp on July 27 at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, NM.  The camp is designed to help youth become a more efficient at running. A lot of energy can be wasted running incorrectly, and it can also lead to injuries. During the four day camp, youth will learn […]

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Youth Spotlight: Koi Zunie | Pueblo of Zuni

On Monday, July 12 Koi Zunie signed his letter of intent to play collegiate golf for Bacone College in Muskogee, Okla. The signing took place at the Santa Ana Golf Club, where Koi says his true golf career started last year at the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation’s Native Youth Golf Championship. Koi grew up […]

Wellness activities promote staff health

By Jessica Tsosie Helmets, check. Bike, check. Water, check. The NB3 Foundation Wellness hit the road for a bike ride along the Bosque River Trail. Biking along the trail for about 15 miles was the best view all week. Heading back to the parking lot was a quiet and fast bike ride, we were all […]

Foundation looks forward to hosting Native Youth Golf Championship

The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation will be hosting the 2nd annual Native Youth Golf Championship August 8-10 at the Santa Ana Golf Club, Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. The tournament is a premier youth golf competition hosted specifically for Native American youth. This year, the foundation is looking to host over 40 youth golfers from across […]

Last day of NB3FIT Summer Camp

Nb3FIT Summer Camp finished out programming with a water field day! The youth have been meeting three days a week since June and have focused on physical activity and youth development. On July 22, NB3 Foundation hosted a bbq for participants and their families and opened the NB3 Foundation water trailer serving fruit infused water. […]

Sun Safety tips

Summer is a favorite amongst our youth. Summer means no school and long days for fun. Before you head out in the heat, here are some safety tips to help keep your little ones and families safe. If you must be out in the sun, Cover up! Sounds counterintuitive but long-sleeved shirts and light weight […]

Evaluation team gets creative, implements gamified evaluation methods

The Evaluation and Research Department (ERD) has been working on gamifying the evaluation methods, especially for our NB3FIT youth programs.  The ERD joined the NB3FIT Summer Camp to implement the gamified evaluation methods to gather data from the youth.  The two methods implemented include, the Rez Dog likert scale and Body Mapping.  Both methods included […]

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NB3FIT Golf Team busy on the greens this summer

Three NB3FIT Golf Team members recently qualified and played int he the Notah Begay III Junior Golf Regional Tournament at Stanford University Golf Course on June 16-17.  Zachary BlueEyes, Tristen Toledo and Skyler Woods all traveled and competed at Stanford, and all though they did not place  it was a great opportunity and learning experience […]