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NB3 Foundation research sheds light on hydration interventions for Native youth

August 18, 2025/by NB3 Foundation

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 […]

Native Youth Golf Championship shines at Santa Ana Pueblo

August 15, 2025/by NB3 Foundation

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 […]

Hoops, heart and hard work: NB3FIT girls basketball recap

August 15, 2025/by NB3 Foundation

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 […]

Hibbett Sports helps power NB3 Foundation’s work with Native youth

July 17, 2025/by NB3 Foundation

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 […]

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

June 16, 2025/by NB3 Foundation

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 […]

Breaking Barriers: How NB3FIT Youth Golf is opening doors for Native athletes

May 16, 2025/by NB3 Foundation

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 […]