Announcements

The Navajo Nation Telecommunications Regulatory Commission will convene its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00AM (MT).

Navajo Word/Phrase: tin bee naatseedí

English Translation: Ice pick, ice cracker

Usage in a Sentence (Navajo): Tin bee naatseedígíí ła’ nidáhidiilnih.

Starting Monday, January 5, 2025, the Dilkon District Records Section will have LIMITED SERVICES until further notice.

For any requests for Criminal & Traffic History Records (CTHR), you can contact the Information Management Section at (928) 357-6210. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation. Thank you!

Navajo Word/Phrase: tin

English Translation: ice

Usage in a Sentence (Navajo): Tin sikaad ch’ééh atiingo baa’akonízin doh

The attached Department of Personnel Management (DPM) memorandum provides important information regarding payroll processing for the pay period ending December 26, 2025. It explains identified payroll discrepancies affecting a limited number of employees, including overpayments and underpayments related to non-tax deductions and time adjustments. The memorandum also outlines corrective actions being taken, including an additional payroll run scheduled for January 6, 2026, instructions for employee housing payments, and forthcoming adjustments to loans and other non-tax deductions. Employees are encouraged to review the memorandum carefully for details and guidance. Have a great and safe New Year!

The Information Management Section of the Navajo Police Department will be closed from December 31, 2025, through January 2, 2025. 

We will resume regular business office hours on Monday, January 5, 2026. 

The Department of Information Technology (DIT) is improving sign-in security for all Navajo Nation users. Going forward, everyone must use Multifactor Authentication (MFA) when signing in.

To complete or confirm your sign-in, please go to:
 https://www.office.com

Signing in at office.com will prompt you to reauthenticate and complete MFA setup if needed.

The Navajo Nation Museum Presents:

The 16th Annual Navajo Shoe Game

Date: December 31, 2025, New Year's Eve

Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM

Door Prizes and Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners

Navajo Word/Phrase: Ma’ii Jooldlóshí Haigo Baahane’

English Translation: Winter Navajo Coyote Stories

Navajo Shoe Game Songs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwe8aemojvw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=noyTCkW&v=gqi13jqaZ5I&feature=youtu.be

Please review the following important updates regarding payroll and timekeeping in Dayforce.
If you have had any end-of-employment actions that occurred between 11/10/2025-12/26/2025 and a
PAF has not been submitted or the update has not been completed in Dayforce, please provide the information to DPM at erp.support@navaio-nsn.gov.

Navajo Word/Phrase: Késhjééh

English Translation: Navajo Shoe Games

Navajo Shoe Game Songs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=aIFlWbsp3Eeg_2L1&t=742&v=xkKY_R4Pxzo&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yyjlgyf8CRY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=oBnGq2MPThDKP&v=Al2f2bEs9Mc&feature=youtu.be

This announcement serves to inform all Navajo Nation Executive and Legislative Branch employees that the Dayforce system has officially rolled out and is currently operational. While minor system adjustments are actively being addressed, payroll for the period ending December 26, 2025 will be processed as scheduled, and all timekeeping and payroll activities will continue to be conducted exclusively in Dayforce. Employees and supervisors are reminded that timesheets must be completed and approved no later than Monday, December 29, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) to ensure timely payroll processing. Additional details and guidance are provided in the attached memorandum, which can be viewed for further information.

Navajo Word/Phrase: Yitsid

English Translation: pounding it

Usage in a sentence (Navajo): Ashkii tin yitsid

This supervisor-only webinar provides step-by-step guidance on reviewing and resolving employee timesheets in the Dayforce system. Supervisor's will learn how to correct missing time entries, adjust overtime, enter administrative leave, and address common timesheet issues to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance.

The webinar will take place on December 23, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For registration information, please refer to the attached document.

Thank you, and have a great day!

Navajo Word/Phrase: Yishbéézh

English Translation: boiling

Usage in a sentence (Navajo): Tó yishbéézh.

In appreciation of the hard work, dedication, and commitment each of you has shown throughout the year, I am granting 32 hours of Administrative Leave for Navajo Nation Executive Branch employees, permanent and temporary, to be taken over the week of Christmas and the New Year holiday. This schedule ensures that departments and programs continue to provide services while allowing staff to enjoy the holidays with family and loved ones.

The Navajo Police Department (NPD) Headquarters and The Information Management Section (IMS) Offices, located on the second floor of the Navajo Nation Inn Business Office Complex, will be

 CLOSED due to NTUA waterline repairs.

Navajo Uranium Workers Program - Department Closure 

The memorandum will serve as notice that Crownpoint DALTCS Office will have be closed on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The Agency staff and 17 Senior Center Staff will be attending All Staff Christmas Luncheon at Smith Lake Senior Center.   

The Agency staff and Senior Center staff will resume regular business on Monday, December 22, 2025 @ 8:00AM.

The Window Rock Wellness Center will be closed on December 19, 2025 and will reopen on December 22, 2025.

2nd Quarter NSC First Aid/CPR/AED Training dates. 

This memorandum is to inform all Navajo Nation departments and programs that the Department of Personnel Management (DPM) will no longer be accepting Personnel Action Forms (PAF) effective immediately.

As all departments and programs are aware of the new Dayforce System going live and beginning the implementation process, this includes the transition of departments/programs to begin submitting personnel actions directly within the new system. As part of this transition, PAFs will be discontinued and are no longer required for New Hires, Change Notices or Termination actions.

Please be advised that the Department of Justice will be closed on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 
from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to allow staff to attend the Annual DOJ Christmas Dinner. 

The Department will reopen and resume normal business operations on Thursday, December 18, 
2025. All DOJ-related matters will be addressed upon staff’s return.

This supervisor-only webinar provides step-by-step guidance on reviewing and resolving employee timesheets in the Dayforce system. Supervisor's will learn how to correct missing time entries, adjust overtime, enter administrative leave, and address common timesheet issues to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance.

The webinar will take place on December 19, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For registration information, please refer to the attached document.

Thank you, and have a great day.

The Office of the Controller (OOC) Financial Management Information System (FMIS) will continue to provide financial data access, 6B processing and certifications. The new financial Microsoft Dynamics 365, Financial and Supply Chain Management (F&SCM), go-live has been moved to a tentative date of February 2026. A definite date has not been set, will be communicated when it becomes available.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, contact the FMIS Systems office by email ooc.fmissupportteam@navajo-nsn.gov

This memorandum serves as notification that the Office of Background Investigations (OBI) will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The OBI will be conducting its annual Christmas luncheon and program meeting.

Regular office operations will resume on December 24, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.

This memorandum is notice that the Office of Management and Budget will be closed on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Staff will be attending the Annual OMB Christmas Luncheon. OMB will re-open for regular business hours after 3:00pm.

This memorandum will serve as a notice that Office of the Navajo Tax Commission will be closed from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on December 18, 2025. The Office of the Navajo Tax Commission will be celebrating our Christmas Luncheon. Office hours will resume at 2:00 PM. Our office wishes all Departments and Programs a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

The DPM Recruitment Section is pleased to announce that the blackout period has concluded.. Recruitment operations has resumed in the Dayforce system effective December 15, 2025. Departments may now submit job vacancy advertisements, with required documents sent to RecruitDocs@dpm.navajo-nsn.gov. Processing delays may occur due to high volume during the transition.

Please see attached memo for full details

This memorandum will serve as a notice that NN Telecommunication & Utilities will be closed from 1:00 pm -5:00 pm on Friday, December 19, 2025. NNTU team will be participating in a staff professional development session. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 22, 2025.

Staff Development & Training Department's has released its Upcoming Computer Training Schedule for January to March 2026 

for more information, go to https://nnstaffdevelopment.navajo-nsn.gov/

Let this memorandum serve as justification for the following individuals shall be the Fiscal Year 2026 Standing Delegation for the Division Director of the Division of General Services, effective Monday, December 15, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026.

Since the Dayforce system officially went live on December 13th, the Department of Personnel Management (DPM) has received several common questions from employees regarding system functionality and access.

DPM would like to clarify the following:

• Leave balances will be migrated into Dayforce after the completion of this week’s payroll to ensure all balances reflect accurate and up-to-date information.
• Manager access and scheduling are currently being resolved through employee-to-manager mapping.
• Account lockouts can be resolved by emailing erp.support@navajo-nsn.gov with your full name and AB number to request a reset.

For further information and detailed answers to these questions, please see the attached document.

To all Navajo Nation Divisions and Departments,

Dayforce is launching December 13.

As part of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform rollout, please use the process below when submitting Dayforce-related issues or questions to ensure timely support

Submit tickets to: erp.support@navajo-nsn.gov

Subject line: Make sure to include the platform name, for example Dayforce, F&SCM, or BNDN, to ensure your request is routed promptly.

Include the following in your email:

• Your Name and Department
• Your Contact Information
• A Brief Summary of the issue
• A Screenshot (if available) to assist with troubleshooting

Important Notes:

• Email is the fastest method for submitting tickets.
• We are also working on creating a dedicated phone line for ERP support requests, which will be provided in a future update notice.

Thank you for your cooperation and support as we transition to Dayforce. Please share this guidance with your teams.

Sincerely,
ERP Support Team
erp.support@navajo-nsn.gov

Yá’át’ééh Késhmish!
Please let this memorandum serve as official notice that the Navajo Nation Washington Office will 
be temporarily closed on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. (ET). The 
Washington Staff will be having their staff meeting, reviews, and Christmas luncheon. The Navajo 
Nation Washington Office will return to regular hours on Monday, December 22, 2025.

Staff Development & Training Department Presents: Náhidízíd (Months) Diné Bizaad Series

Free Virtual Event!

Ya'at'ééh,

Tis the Season! 

Our Office Wishes a Merry Christmas &

Happy New Year's!! 

I, President Dr. Nygren Invite You and your office to the State of the Navajo Nation. 

Attached are the Save the Date and letter to RSVP to the event.

Please reach out to my office if you have any questions ext. 7000.

To ensure that all employees and supervisors have the opportunity to complete their Dayforce training before the official go-live date on December 13, 2025, we have added two additional training sessions on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Please review the attached document for additional information and for the registration links.

Please contact DPM for any additional questions. Have a great day

Let this memorandum serve as official notice the Navajo Nation Fiscal Recovery Fund Office will be closed on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The FRF staff will be having their staff meeting and Christmas event. FRFO will resume their normal business hours Thursday, December 11, 2025.

The WEX Bank Fuel Cards are now active and should be used for all fuel purchases away from a fleet fuel station. Cardholders are expected to use their WEX fuel card for fueling at approved locations.

PCard transactions for fueling are authorized only until 11:59 PM local time today, December 9, 2025. Any fueling purchases made with a PCard after this time may be declined or classified as unauthorized, as appropriate. To prevent transaction declines or operational disruptions, staff are advised to plan to fuel requirements in advance and confirm that the appropriate card is used at purchase.

Effective immediately the St. Michaels Homesite Lease Office will be CLOSED due to an unexpected pipe burst that has caused significant flooding in our office, we must temporarily close the premises to ensure safety and allow for necessary repairs.

During this period, the St. Michaels Homesite Lease Office will be temporary relocated to the north entrance of the 2nd floor of the Navajo Land Department Building

The Navajo Nation Employee Benefits Program appreciates the continued participation of employees in the employer-offered group health, life, and disability insurance of the Navajo Nation. Due to an increase in insured participation and healthcare expenses in 2025, the Plan’s premium rates will be increasing for Plan Year 2026 beginning January 1, 2026. It is with great gratitude that our vacant positions are being filled with qualified individuals, and that the Navajo Nation could offer such a valuable employee benefit plan to employees and their eligible dependents at an affordable rate.

The Wright Express (WEX) fuel cards are suspended until further notice due to technical difficulties. The Division of General Services, Fleet Management Department and Office of the Controller has authorized the use of PCard and/or Cash for fuel purchases during this period. It is imperative that all original receipts be retained for reimbursement purposes.
WEX Bank is in transition of their support team to the Fleet Card Program Customer Services Team. This team is now fully equipped to assist with all inquiries and is currently operational; however. Division of General Services is aligned to work on the transition to ensure continuity of services at the moment.

Let this memorandum serve as official notification the Division of General Services and its affiliated departments and programs will be closed from Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00 pm through Friday, December 12, 2025. Normal operations will resume on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM.
The Division of General Services will be conducting a Staff Professional Development for all DGS Employees. The following departments and programs will be participating in the event.

The Division of Economic Development will be closed on Monday, December 08, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. DED staff will be having their division wide staff meeting and Christmas celebration. DED will resume their normal business hours at 4:00 p.m.

The Navajo Land Department and General Land Development Department – Land Offices will be CLOSED on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 8:00PM to 5:00PM.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Veterans Memorial Parking lot 

Opened in September to provide Navajo members with culturally grounded, whole-person care, the Yideeską́ądi Hózhǫ́ǫ́jí Center (YHC) is proud to be the first Navajo-owned residential substance use treatment facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The center has swiftly reached its phase-one capacity of 44 beds and is now preparing to expand to its phase-two capacity of 92 beds. This week marks a significant milestone as the first group of Navajo clients successfully completed their 90-day residential treatment program.

The YHC is a strategic initiative led by Navajo Nation leadership to confront widespread sober living home fraud and abuse. Established by the Navajo Department of Health (NDOH), the center operates under the guiding principle of “Navajo Healing Navajo,” providing a safe and supportive environment rooted in modern therapeutic practices and Diné traditional teachings.

The Navajo Board of Education passed a resolution on December 4 to unanimously support HEHSC in opposing the finalized Yazzie/Martinez education plan by the New Mexico Public Education Department.