Running with heart: 2025 NB3 Foundation track season shines

From six sites across New Mexico, 74 youth gave it their all this track season, earning 43 regional spots and 12 national qualifiers. More than medals, they built confidence, community and momentum for the future.

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Making history: Native golfers to lead D1 team

Maddison Long, a former NB3FIT Golf Team member and youth mentor, and Peyton Beans Factor, a past competitor in the Native Youth Golf Championship, will be the first Native women to lead a Division I collegiate golf team. Their achievements represent a powerful step forward for Native youth in golf and the community of support helping youth rise.

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Youth Council represents at UNITY 2025

Seven NB3 Foundation Youth Council members joined more than 2,500 Native youth in San Diego for the 2025 UNITY National Conference. From leadership workshops and cultural ceremonies to fashion shows and basketball wins, the week was filled with learning, connection and inspiration. Our youth returned home energized, empowered and ready to lead change in their communities.

A summer of growth with NB3FIT Jr. Golf

This summer, NB3FIT Jr. Golf brought together youth ages 6–18 for a season of skill-building, healthy habits and real-course experience through the PGA Jr. League. With strong support from coaches and families, youth gained confidence on the course and had fun along the way.

Hibbett Sports backs Native youth with generous gift

On June 28, Hibbett Sports presented a donation to the NB3 Foundation. Their support helps expand youth programming and creates more opportunities for local Native youth to stay active and healthy.

Save the date: IndigeFit Coaching Academy presented by NB3 Foundation!

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, through its IndigeFit Kids campaign, is excited to announce that it is sponsoring a Coaching Academy presented by the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation this fall! This free, two-day workshop is for current and prospective coaches of Native American youth athletics in Minnesota.

IndigeFit Kids Coaching Academy presented by NB3 Foundation

Sept. 15-16, 2025
Mystic Lake Center, Prior Lake, MN
Open to coaches in Minnesota

Registration opens next week subscribe to IndigeFIT email to get notified when it opens!

Join us for a day of golf, giving and impact! The 2025 New Mexico Grande Slam returns October 21 at Santa Ana Golf Club! As we celebrate 20 years of the NB3 Foundation, this signature event supports youth-serving programs across New Mexico. Sponsorships are now open!

Secure your spot, showcase your brand and help drive lasting change for youth in New Mexico.

Two Decades Strong! Invest in the Future of Native Youth

From a Spark to a Movement: 20 Years of Impact

What began as a local golf program led by Notah Begay Jr. has grown into a national movement for Native youth health. As we celebrate 20 years of impact, we invite you to honor our journey and help fuel the next 20 by giving $20 today.