The 2025 New Mexico Grande Slam brought together partners and guests in support of the NB3 Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser, helping raise essential funds to power youth programs across New Mexico. This year’s New Mexico Grande Slam was especially meaningful as it marked the NB3 Foundation’s 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of investing in the […]
This fall, NB3FIT introduced a new sport to its lineup: tennis. Hosted at Bernalillo High School and led by NB3FIT program coordinator Mia Freeland, the free program welcomed nine youth participants eager to pick up rackets and learn the game. For many Native youth in New Mexico, tennis is a sport they may not otherwise […]
We’re proud to introduce the new and returning members of our 2025-2026 NB3 Foundation Youth Council! Now in its third year, the NB3 Foundation Youth Council continues to grow as a platform for young leaders. We’re excited to welcome new and returning members of the 2025-2026 Youth Council, a dedicated group of youth committed to […]
Nearly 50 coaches from across Minnesota gathered at Mystic Lake Center, located on the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, for the IndigeFit Kids Coaching Academy, a two-day event dedicated to empowering those who work with Native youth through sports and fitness. Facilitated by the NB3 Foundation’s NB3FIT coaching team, the academy provided a space to gain […]
The NB3 Foundation’s Evaluation and Research team recently published groundbreaking work in the International Journal of Circumpolar Health examining interventions with Native youth to promote hydration and reduce sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption. The systematic review analyzed 13 interventions, looking not only at outcomes but also at whether they incorporated Indigenous definitions of health and wellness […]
The 2025 Native Youth Golf Championship brought together some of the best young golfers in Indian Country. From July 20 to 22 at Santa Ana Golf Club, more than 60 Native youth competed on a championship-level course, gaining valuable experience and testing their skills. Now in its sixth year, the championship continues to provide Native […]
