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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Summer is officially underway at NB3FIT, and our team is ready to make it count. We recently held our summer coaches training, where our newest group of coaches, many of them youth and young adults from our own communities, dug into sports curriculum, safety protocols and games to prepare for an active season ahead. These […]
As part of our Hydrate Your Hustle campaign, NB3 Foundation launched a youth coloring contest inviting youth to get creative and share why they choose water over sugary drinks. The goal was simple: engage youth in a fun and expressive way while hearing directly from them about what they know about healthy hydration. The entries […]
This month in support of youth cultural connections, we are featuring a member of our NB3 Foundation youth council, WynterRose Sheka of Tohatchi, New Mexico. She is Diné/Zuni/Ho-Chunk and recently graduated with her high school diploma and associate’s degree. Her post-high school plans include continuing her education and playing basketball at the college level. A […]
For many Native youth, sports offer more than just competition they offer connection, opportunity, and the chance to rewrite the narrative. Members of the NB3FIT Youth Golf Team, including Alyssandra Rodriguez and Zachary BlueEyes, are doing just that, showcasing what’s possible when talent meets community support and national opportunity. Through the NB3 Foundation and […]
As the spring season comes to a close, NB3FIT programs have plenty to celebrate. From record participation numbers to standout individual achievements, our youth athletes continue to shine. Golf: A Record-Breaking Spring The NB3FIT Golf program wrapped up its spring season with an impressive turnout, welcoming 42 young golfers – one of the largest groups […]
