A group of San Bernardino students didn’t learn about Native American history just by reading a book.

They had books read to them.

Nicole Fields and Joseph Maarango, of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, read books highlighting Native American culture to Amy Alcantra’s first-grade class at Anton Elementary School in San Bernardino on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Photo by Nick Koon, Contributing Photographer)

First- and second-grade students at Anton Elementary School in San Bernardino celebrated Native American Heritage Month on Friday, Nov. 21, with a little help — from leaders of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Tribal Council.

Tribal Council Member Joe Maarango and other representatives read from books penned by Native American authors.

The goal was to connect students with Nativ

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