The Evaluation and Research Department were onsite to kick off the NB3FIT youth programs to gather data from participants.The two methods implemented include, the Rez Dog likert scale and Knowledge Kits (surveys). Both methods included questions which were developed using the NB3 Foundation’s four core areas of physical activity, healthy nutrition, youth development and cultural […]
After a much needed rest, our NB3FIT programs are back in full swing. New this spring is the addition of our track program. We’ve had cross country in the fall, but this year NB3FIT decided to continue the running into the spring with a new track team. The track team is open to youth from […]
Each month the organization’s “Wellness Committee” organizes an activity for the staff of the NB3 Foundation. The activities vary from physical challenges like completing 100 miles of running and walking in a month to much more mellow mindfulness activities such as journaling. Since March was National Nutrition Month, the committee decided to host an Iron […]
You are invited to visit us and taste some refreshing fruit infused water from the Water First! Water Trailer at the 2022 Gathering of Nations. The NB3 Foundation crew will be out and about giving samples of healthy and tasty fruit infused waters, as well as providing information to youth and families about the benefits […]
Today the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation announced a donation it received from writer and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This $6 million gift enables the organization to continue advancing its mission of ensuring Native children achieve their full potential by advancing cultures of Native American community health. “The NB3 Foundation is exceptionally grateful for this gift […]
Since 2020, the NB3FIT program has been proactive in the continuance of providing programming to youth. In 2021, the NB3FIT program gained momentum and moved to both, in-person and virtual programming, after almost an entire year of no program to just a virtual platform. Amid the pandemic, the NB3FIT program served a total of 134 […]
February is American Heart Month, a time we can all reflect on changes we can make to achieve better heart health for our families and communities. Three things we can all all focus on in February are getting more active, eating healthy nutritious foods and managing our stress. 1. It’s great to start instilling these […]
Spring soccer is in the works! We are wiping the dust off our soccer ball and working to expand our knowledge to help us provide the best programming possible. In preparation our NB3FIT coaches attended the 2022 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Kansas City, Mo. January 21-23. Director of NB3FIT, Clint Begay led a session […]
Last week, our team came together to make sandwiches and collect supplies to distribute to our unhoused relatives. Staff distributed over 200 sack lunches along with clothing, blankets, masks and toiletries to our relatives in Albuquerque, N.M. It was a small gesture, but was one way the staff chose to give during the holiday season.
On November 30, we set a goal to raise $10,000 to support our work with Native youth and communities. Through the generosity of our supporters we exceeded our goal and raised $10,589! We are incredibly thankful for the continued support ensuring Native children’s health remains a top priority. Our supporters have helped us continue providing […]
