Entries by NB3 Foundation

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NB3 Foundation awarded grant to drive community-led solutions for healthy beverage consumption

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 […]

June 16, 2025 by

Gearing up for summer: NB3FIT coaches ready to lead

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 […]

June 16, 2025 by

Youth lead the way in hydration awareness through art

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 […]

June 16, 2025 by

NB3 Foundation youth council member walking in balance through culture and sport

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 […]

June 11, 2025 by
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Breaking Barriers: How NB3FIT Youth Golf is opening doors for Native athletes

  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 […]

May 16, 2025 by
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NB3FIT Recap: Golf, track, basketball and soccer

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 […]

May 15, 2025 by
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Youth Spotlight: WynterRose Sheka & Marcus Tenorio 

Join us in recognizing two members of the NB3 Foundation Youth Council: WynterRose Sheka (#22, Tohatchi High School Senior) and Marcus Tenorio (#12, Santa Fe Indian School Freshman)! These two athletes are not only standouts on the court, but also passionate mentors and advocates off the court. As youth council members, they show up for […]

April 17, 2025 by