Darin Espinoza, 13, Sigcangu Lakota Darin is a determined, independent young man who doesn’t shy away from pursuing what he’s passionate about. Last year, Darin started his own business, Darin’s Delights , selling baked goods and catering events on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. Darin got started selling his treats at the local farmer’s market, the […]
NB3FIT Junior Golf NB3FIT Junior Golf is in week four of programming. The group meets three days a week and focuses on being active while learning the fundamentals of golf. A majority of the 18 youth attendees are first time golfers, and while being introduced to the game is important, the youth are also […]
By: Leroy Silva | Pueblo of Laguna Before I became a dad, in high school I was already making plans on what type of dad I wanted to be. In my 10th grade English class we had to write a letter to our unborn children. I don’t remember the entire letter, but I do recall […]
On Thursday, President Joe Biden signed a bill establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, commemorating the end of slavery. Today we celebrate Juneteenth with our Black brothers and sisters. Take some time today to reflect and have respectful conversations and dialogue centered around race and equality. Support Black-owned businesses, listen to Black artists, read books written […]
For Men’s Health Week we are sharing messages to help celebrate and bring awareness to the health of men and boys. In this blog, we are featuring the men that make up the NB3 Foundation. All unique in their own ways, we asked them all a few questions about health and wellness. Enjoy! What motivates you […]
By: Ryan Arkie | Pueblo of Laguna What does it mean to be a Native man? When presented with that question, many characteristics come to mind such as strength, independence, courage, and leadership. The “stoic strong Native man” is what often comes to mind, but why is that? Why have western concepts of what a […]
The NB3 Foundation Community Empowerment Series kicked off in late March and was focused on providing a free space for Native-led organizations, tribes and schools to connect and learn together. The series consisted of four virtual gatherings focused: personal and organizational wellness, a training focused on engaging youth virtually, providing tools and resources and sharing and […]
Continuing their support of NB3 Foundation and Native youth, Raving Consulting Company is currently hosting a guitar auction to benefit our work! A total of 15 autographed guitars by famous musicians are up for auction right now – Loverboy, Sugarland, Styx, Uncle Cracker, Foreigner, Wynonna Judd, and more! All the guitars were graciously donated by casinos across the country! Here […]
Youth from the NB3FIT Youth Golf Team competed at the NB3 Junior Golf Tournament event at Ladera Golf Course in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, May 15. The tournament marks the first of over 10 tournaments the team will compete in this year. From the NB3FIT Golf Team, Skyler Woods (Dine’) from Kirtland, NM finished in 3rd place […]
For eight weeks NB3FIT hosted virtual programming sessions for youth ages 6-14 across New Mexico. The coaches put together activities for the youth ranging from physical activity, arts and crafts, and leadership activities. Participants were also challenged to drink only water throughout virtual programming and to reach 10,000 steps a day. They all received […]
