This year the NB3FIT XC program went virtual for the first time this fall. Due to the pandemic, Cross Country was postponed just like many other youth sports. However, we wanted the youth to be active during this time even if we couldn’t be there in person. Going virtual was not an easy decision, […]
Today, the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation announces that it has made grant awards to 53 Native-led organizations in 14 states who are working to alleviate the impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The NB3 Foundation established its COVID-19 Response Fund in April, raising over $400,000 to support COVID relief efforts in Native communities. “NB3 […]
Since July, NB3FIT has been hard at work learning, practicing and mastering the art of providing virtual youth programming. During the most recent eight-week session, NB3FIT worked to include more physical activity and healthy nutrition activities for the youth. A step and water challenge were added to the curriculum, and as a collective (22 virtual […]
A HUGE thank you to everyone who supported the NB3 Foundation on #GivingTuesday! Whether you donated, shared our donation link or simply liked our posts, we thank you for the love The numbers are in, and you helped us raise over $10,000 to support Native American children’s health in 2021! Our sincere thanks for […]
Back in March our amazing partner Raving planned to host the sixth Native Strong Comedy Slam and Jam at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Expo benefitting NB3 Foundation. Due to the pandemic the event has been postponed until further notice. However, you can still support the guitar auction by making a bid through April 2021: https://one.bidpal.net/comedyslam/browse/all Donated […]
If you look at the “Our Team” page on the NB3 Foundation website, you might wonder why, at a Native-led organization, the first staff photo is a goofy-looking white guy. I’m the goofy-looking white guy (though I have had a haircut since that photo was taken) and I often wonder the same thing. Here’s the […]
Like so many other organizations, we were unsure how to go about our annual events. In 2020, many of our events were canceled for the safety of our youth and communities. However, we were able to host NB3FIT Week and our NB3FIT Community XC Race virtually! “We are so thankful we had the ability to […]
Special congrats to NB3 Foundation team member Alva Gachupin (Pueblo of Jemez) for achieving an amazing milestone! Gachupin will be graduating from the University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health with her Master’s in Public Health on December 18. We are so proud of Alva, not only has she played an integral role in helping build and […]
Special shout out to our Advancement Administrative Assistant, Jessica Tsosie for earning her certificate in Health Wellness Public Safety from Central New Mexico Community College (CNM). Jessica is a non-degree seeking student at CNM completing pre-requisites to apply for her Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. We are happy that Jessica joined our team early this […]
It’s been a busy few months for Leroy “Buster” Silva as he been the recent recipient of two awards celebrating the work he does in community. Silva was first recognized by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development as a recipient of their 40 under 40 award! The award is bestowed upon individuals under […]
