Entries by NB3 Foundation

Healthy hearts, healthy futures

February is American Heart Month, a time we can all reflect on changes we can make to achieve better heart health for our families and communities. Three things we can all all focus on in February are getting more active, eating healthy nutritious foods and managing our stress. 1. It’s great to start instilling these […]

NB3FIT hopes to bring back soccer program this spring!

Spring soccer is in the works! We are wiping the dust off our soccer ball and working to expand our knowledge to help us provide the best programming possible. In preparation our NB3FIT coaches attended the 2022 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Kansas City, Mo. January 21-23.  Director of NB3FIT, Clint Begay led a session […]

#NB3Fam comes together to share the spirit of the holiday season

Last week, our team came together to make sandwiches and collect supplies to distribute to our unhoused relatives. Staff distributed over 200 sack lunches along with clothing, blankets, masks and toiletries to our relatives in Albuquerque, N.M. It was a small gesture, but was one way the staff chose to give during the holiday season.

GivingTuesday thank you!

On November 30, we set a goal to raise $10,000 to support our work with Native youth and communities. Through the generosity of our supporters we exceeded our goal and raised $10,589! We are incredibly thankful for the continued support ensuring Native children’s health remains a top priority. Our supporters have helped us continue providing […]

Looking ahead to 2022

  This year at the NB3 Foundation we focused on rebuilding in-person programs and strengthening our relationships with Native youth and communities who were affected by the global pandemic and shutdowns. Due to the continued tribal precautions, our NB3FIT team had to create new ways to stay connected while still delivering quality programming to Native […]

Nearly 200 community members receive vaccine at NB3 Foundation event

The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation, a local Native-led nonprofit dedicated to Native children’s health, partnered with local organizations to host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for community members on Saturday, December 11 at the Native American Community Academy in Albuquerque, N.M. During the three-hour event, over 180 individuals received their COVID-19 vaccine. The clinic was […]

What a comeback season for NB3FIT XC

After missing a whole season in 2020, it was hard to imagine NB3FIT Cross Country having the comeback season that it did. NB3FIT Cross Country officially ended two weeks ago at a very wet and muddy course in Paris, Kentucky for the USATF National Junior Olympic Championship. NB3FIT cross country runners: Desinayah Pacheco (Santo Domingo […]

Nine runners to represent NB3FIT XC at Nationals

The NB3FIT XC team finished out its regular season at the New Mexico state finals meet on November 6, 2021 at Mesa Del Sol in Albuquerque, N.M. Unseasonably warm temperatures paved the way for a strong finish for the 2021 season. This first season back for NB3FIT saw a mix of first time runners and […]

NB3 Foundation to host vaccine event for families  

Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. – The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation in partnership with the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will host a free family COVID-19 vaccine event on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Native American Community Academy (NACA) Community Space Building in Albuquerque, N.M. The Pfizer vaccine clinic […]

NB3FIT Golf members earn top honors at Native American Open

Last weekend the NB3FIT Golf team participated in the Santa Ana Pueblo Native American Open at Twin Warriors Golf Club October 23-24. The team competed against skilled Native American golfers from all across America. Special shout out to members of our NB3FIT Golf team who placed this past weekend! Adiance Cheromiah | Pueblo of Laguna […]