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Trust, Civic Literacy & Participation 101

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How citizens become participants instead of spectators.

Why trust matters

Without trust, people stop reporting problems, attending meetings, voting, volunteering, and believing change is possible.

Civic literacy

Citizens need to understand what delegates do, what the president does, how laws pass, how budgets work, how public records are requested, and where concerns are reported.

Many people care, but have never been taught how the system works.

Participation

Self-government requires more than voting. It requires meetings, questions, service, mentorship, reporting concerns, and follow-up.

Key question: Are we building citizens or spectators?

Cal and public questions

What would increase your trust in government? What prevents citizens from participating more? What should every citizen understand before voting? What responsibility do you personally have in improving Navajo Nation?

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