Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren visited students at Naschitti Elementary School and Nizhoni Elementary School for a special bilingual read-aloud event focused on literacy, culture, and student engagement.
During the visits, President Nygren read portions of the Navajo-English children’s book “Jóhonaa’éí: Bringer of Dawn” by Veronica Tsinajinnie. President Nygren encouraged students to participate in the Navajo language throughout the reading sessions.
The events were coordinated in partnership with Save the Children and brought together students, educators, school staff, and families in support of youth education and Navajo language literacy. Students also received book bags and reading materials to encourage learning and family reading at home.
Throughout the program, students practiced Navajo vocabulary and participated in interactive reading activities that highlighted the importance of preserving and strengthening the Navajo language for future generations.
Naschitti Elementary School welcomed approximately 79 PreK–6th grade students, while Nizhoni Elementary School hosted approximately 229 K–6th grade students during the day’s activities.
The Office of the President and Vice President extends appreciation to the schools, educators, Save the Children, and community members who helped make the visits possible.
