On Sunday, September 7, three NB3 Foundation team members made the beautiful drive west through early morning fog until Haak’u, NM. Haak’u is the traditional name of Acoma Pueblo, one of the 19 Pueblos in New Mexico, also known as Sky City. The team was there to take on the annual Tour de Acoma, a […]
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 […]
Members and advisors of the NB3 Foundation Youth Council joined forces to host one of this year’s Twilight Series fun runs and walks, in partnership with Running Medicine, Native Health Initiative and the Dukes Track Club. The Albuquerque event drew more than 115 participants, who ran or walked distances ranging from 1 to 3 miles. […]
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 […]
This summer was an incredible journey for our girls basketball program, filled with growth, determination and success on the court. Our teams proudly represented communities from San Felipe Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo, Jemez Pueblo, Isleta Pueblo, San Juan Pueblo, Sandia Pueblo, the Navajo Nation, the Yu’pik Nation, Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. 8th Grade Team NB3F BlackOur eighth […]
Long before the NB3 Foundation became a national leader in Native youth health, it started with a spark, a local golf program led by Notah Begay Jr., introducing Native youth to the game. That spark ignited a movement. What began on the golf course has evolved into a nationwide effort to build healthier futures for […]
The NB3FIT Jr. Golf summer program has come to a close! This season, youth ages 6–18 spent their weeks building golf skills and healthy habits, with weekends reserved for PGA Jr. League play. From our youngest players taking on 3 holes to older youth completing 6-hole rounds, it was a great introduction to real course […]
Big thanks to Hibbett Sports for their generous support of the NB3 Foundation and the Native youth we serve! On Saturday, June 28, our NB3FIT Director accepted the check at the Rio Rancho store location — a powerful reminder of what’s possible when community comes together. Your contribution helps us expand youth programming and create […]
This track season was full of energy, heart and incredible growth. From March through mid-June, 74 youth athletes gave their all across six practice sites: Albuquerque Academy, Bernalillo High School, Steven Gachupin Sports Complex (Jemez), San Felipe Pueblo, Santo Domingo School and Dulce High School. We welcomed 30 new runners to our team this track […]
San Diego | June 29–July 3, 2025 Seven members of the NB3 Foundation Youth Council traveled to San Diego to participate in the 2025 United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) National Conference, joining more than 2,500 Native youth from across the country. This year’s theme, “Voices of H.O.P.E.” — standing for heartfelt conversations, open dialogue, […]
