PAGE, Ariz. — On Friday, September 19, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren visited Page High School to meet with Navajo youth at the Navajo Nation x Big Brand collaboration presented by Triple B’s Cares Foundation.
The Sand Devil gymnasium was filled with youth participants shooting basketballs, playing defense and making half courts shots.
With a guest appearance by LaVar Ball, performance by Nataanii Means, guided walkthrough by Miss Navajo Arts and Crafts, Tribal College Head Coach Shaun Little Horn and live music from DJ Jermatic. Additionally, homemade street tacos were catered by Bubba’s Tacos.
This was a powerful event to see families come together to watch their kids learn basketball skills, make new friends and receive inspiration for the sport.
President Nygren made a few basketballs goals with the youth who asked to practice with them and encouraged every participant to get to know one another and play as a team. There were at least over 130 participants on Friday with 150 registered for the next day on Saturday, September 20.
Events like this serve as a reminder that when culture, sports, and community join together, people shine the brightest.
President Nygren shared how proud he is of the partnerships that continue to build and grateful for everyone who made this possible for the Navajo Nation.
“Work hard, be a team player, always believe in yourself and know that you have good people that surround you all the time,” President Nygren said.
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