Entries by NB3 Foundation

‘Capturing meaningful moments’: Observational analysis of NB3FIT Virtual Programming

Observational research is an acute form of watching, listening, experiencing, and documenting what you see. This form of research allows an individual to capture meaningful moments, something numbers often leave out. These documented interactions allow the NB3 Foundation to better interpret what went well and what we can do to improve our programming with detailed […]

NB3FIT Golf: Getting back into the swing of things

This summer we had our first in-person golf programing session since 2019. The program ran for 8 weeks this summer starting June 1st and ending on July 29th  at the Golf Center at Balloon Fiesta Park. This summer we had a total of 21 youth in our program with ages ranging from 6-18. With the help of […]

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NB3 Foundation Native Youth Golf Championship sends four youth to national tournament

Nearly 50 Native youth golfers ages 8-18 competed in the NB3 Foundation 2nd  annual Native Youth Golf Championship on August 8-10 at the Santa Ana Golf Club, Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. Four from the group qualified to play in the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship at Kosati Pines at Coushatta in Kinder, La. in November. “The tournament was […]

PNM Supports NB3 Foundation Direct Youth Programs

Donates $10,000 to programs evidence-based sports, health, and research programs (Albuquerque, N.M.) –As children across the Land of Enchantment prepare to head back to school, PNM wants to make sure there is still a focus on food security, physical well-being, and youth leadership, especially within the state’s tribal communities. To help, PNM will donate $10,000 […]

Back to the basics: NB3FIT hosts running camp for youth

NB3 Foundation kicked off the NB3FIT Running Camp on July 27 at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, NM.  The camp is designed to help youth become a more efficient at running. A lot of energy can be wasted running incorrectly, and it can also lead to injuries. During the four day camp, youth will learn […]

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Youth Spotlight: Koi Zunie | Pueblo of Zuni

On Monday, July 12 Koi Zunie signed his letter of intent to play collegiate golf for Bacone College in Muskogee, Okla. The signing took place at the Santa Ana Golf Club, where Koi says his true golf career started last year at the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation’s Native Youth Golf Championship. Koi grew up […]

Wellness activities promote staff health

By Jessica Tsosie Helmets, check. Bike, check. Water, check. The NB3 Foundation Wellness hit the road for a bike ride along the Bosque River Trail. Biking along the trail for about 15 miles was the best view all week. Heading back to the parking lot was a quiet and fast bike ride, we were all […]

Foundation looks forward to hosting Native Youth Golf Championship

The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation will be hosting the 2nd annual Native Youth Golf Championship August 8-10 at the Santa Ana Golf Club, Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. The tournament is a premier youth golf competition hosted specifically for Native American youth. This year, the foundation is looking to host over 40 youth golfers from across […]

Last day of NB3FIT Summer Camp

Nb3FIT Summer Camp finished out programming with a water field day! The youth have been meeting three days a week since June and have focused on physical activity and youth development. On July 22, NB3 Foundation hosted a bbq for participants and their families and opened the NB3 Foundation water trailer serving fruit infused water. […]