Website: www.nb3foundation.org
Point of Contact: Dakotah
E-mail Address: dakotah@nb3f.org
Region: Southwest Region,
Type of Organization: Regional or national nonprofit,
Notah Begay III Foundation
The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation is a national, award-winning Native-led nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring Native children achieve their full potential by advancing cultures of Native American community health. To achieve our mission, we work with and support tribal communities and Native-led organizations in their efforts to help Native American youth be healthy and physically active for their lifetime. The NB3 Foundation invests in community-driven and culturally-rooted programs that promote healthy nutrition, physical activity, youth development and cultural connections. The Foundation is committed to a vision that all children live healthy, happy and fulfilled lives. Learn more about NB3 Foundation at: www.nb3foundation.org
Key Words: Educational Program, Food Access, Health and Wellness, Cooking Demonstration, Traditional Foods
Population Served: Tribal community or community members,
Scope of Work: Increases healthy food, Increases access to traditional food, Builds wealth within the tribal community, Develops skills and opportunities for tribal community members, Improves viability of local agriculture, Improves policies that promote healthy food and healthy communities, Provides nutrition education to community members, Provides healthcare services to community members, Improves health outcomes for community members, Generates revenues for local economy, Builds community assets