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Sector Silos not good for Tribal Health

Some years ago, I had the opportunity to visit with Stanley Crooks, former chairman of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, and he reminded me that the purpose of tribal gaming and other tribal enterprises are to “help the people.”…

By Justin Huenemann

Stop the Sugar Insanity

Long are the days when people smoked nearly everywhere- offices, colleges and universities, government buildings, eating and drinking establishments, homes and even airplanes. Few gave it much thought, accepting it as a societal or social…

By NB3 Foundation

Still Here, Still Kicking

Depending on what weather vane one is observing, the field of philanthropy is either making important strides within communities of color and identity-based philanthropy or it continues to crawl with limited understanding. Whatever your outlook,…

By NB3 Foundation

Ideas, Examples to Reduce Sugary Drinks Among Native American Children at First Healthy Beverage Summit

Ideas, Examples to Reduce Sugary Drinks Among Native American Children at First Healthy Beverage Summit From a junk food tax, to traditional teas, to changing shopping habits, participants in the first summit discussed ideas, challenges and…

By NB3 Foundation

NB3FIT Day Brings Good Health and Good Feelings

From running to kickball to swimming to snake dancing, about 10,000 Native American youth across the country got moving on November 15 for the inaugural NB3FIT Day. Encouraging healthy lifestyles among Native children, the Notah Begay III…