Announcements

tłah

Meaning/Definition: lotion, salve, and paste

t’áá’áłah

Meaning/Definition: both, in pairs, or in twos

This memorandum is to inform all Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments and Programs that our annual “Summerization” of facilities on our current maintenance list is scheduled to commence on Monday, April 28, 2025. This process will include deactivating all heaters and restoring the cooling units to operational use. 

Public notice of the Navajo Nation Telecommunications Regulatory Commission’s 2025 April regular meeting, for Thursday, April 17, 2025.

tóshjeeh

Meaning/Definition: water barrel

Shijaa’ígíí

Meaning/Definition: paragraph, word group

Yá'át'ééh,
At the Office of the Controller (OOC), we are committed to continually improving how we serve you.  As Controller, I want to ensure that our office is meeting your needs and expectations.

We have prepared a brief, anonymous survey to gather your honest feedback about your experiences with the OOC.  Your input is incredibly valuable and will help us enhance our services to better support you and the Nation.This short survey will be open for the next two weeks, and your candid feedback is greatly appreciated.  Please take a few moments to share your thoughts – your voice matters.

https://forms.office.com/g/bxVrtQmeW9

Ahéhee' for helping us grow and serve you better.
Sincerely,
Controller Sean McCabe

The Eastern Regional Business Development Office invites all who are interested in Economic Development Business Start Up within the Navajo Nation.

Hózhó Náhásdlįį’

• Free Earth Day Event April 22 2025
• Navajo Nation Museum
• 10am to 4pm (Lunch on Your Own) Food Trucks On-Site

event features a presentation by Henry Haven, Jr., Keynote Speaker and Author of "Navajo Traditional Stories and the Science of Geology," blending cultural wisdom with scientific insights.

For Registration Information, click at Register through this link 

READ MORE..

 Attendees can explore a Solid Waste Environmental Teach-in and exhibits, participate in hands-on activities, and enjoy door prizes. Incentives are available for early-registered participants, and the Youth Art Contest, themed "Hózhó Náhásdlíí’," showcases creativity and environmental stewardship.

Youth Art Environmental Contest Submit Poster by Friday, April 18, 2025 at Waste Regulatory Compliance Department, 6656 Morgan Blvd, Window Rock, AZ

·         Create Hózhó Náhásdlíí’ theme, 8.5” x 11” poster depicting environmental stewardship.

·         Participation is free. Awards for 1 and 2 place in: Originality, Creativity, Theme Relevance, and Artistic Quality.

·         Age Categories may apply based on the number of entries. Include School/Grade/Age

The Office of the Controller announces the hiring of Accounting Managers for several departments. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the newly hired Accounting Managers. To ensure accurate & efficient handling of correspondences, please address to the appropriate individuals. Please do no hesitate to contact the OOC Administration for any questions. 

Sis łichíí’í

Meaning/Definition: Red sash belt

The Department of Diné Education and First Things First were joined by Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren at St. Michael's Indian School for a proclamation signing designating Week of the Young Child 2025.

Cancellation of Cycling Classes for April 21 & 23, 2025. All other event dates will continue as scheduled. 

For more information please call: 928.283.3057

Tuba City Wellness Center Closure from Monday, April 21 - 25, 2025.

Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 28, 2025

For more information please call: 928-871-6532

The Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management invites you to participate in the upcoming Job Fair on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, AZ.

This is a great opportunity to connect with job seekers, share information about your program/department, and recruit top talent. Space is limited—reserve your table today!

To Register, please click or scan the QR code on the attached flyer. For additional registration details or questions, please contact the Department of Personnel Management.

Naakai dine'é

Meaning/Definition: Mexican people clan

The Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture, Dine' College and FSA are hosting the 2025 Navajo Nation Wool Buy.   Wool Buy events will be hosted in Tuba City, AZ on April 23, 2025, Shiprock, NM June 17 & 18, and Window Rock, AZ July 9-11. 

Due to miscommunication on the cancellation dates. We would like to apologize and that the Community Zumba cancellation dates are only from April 9th to April 16th, 2025.

The Community Zumba will resume after Thursday, April 17th, 2025

Please be advised that the Facilities Maintenance Department will be closed on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. During this time, all department staff will be participating in CPR, First Aid, and AED training facilitated by the Staff Development and Training Department. 

Open: 8:00AM to 10:00AM
Closed: 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Open: 3:00PM to 5:00PM

*Regular hours will resume on Thursday, April 10, 2025".

Attached is the flyer for distribution. 

The Central office of the Navajo Office of Vital Records and Identification located at 47552 State Highway 264, Suite F, will be closed all day on Friday, April 11, 2025.

NOTE: This office closure does not affect the Fort Defiance Vital Records agency office which is located at the Quality Inn Complex, Room 115, located behind the hotel. Their regular services are not affected.

The Navajo Nation Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NNOSHA) will be closed on April 9, 2025, and April 10, 2025, as the staff will be engaged in a work session. Normal business operations will resume on April 11, 2025..

mandagyíiya

Meaning/Definition: Butter

łé’ or hasįįh

Meaning/Definition: It causes or brings about jealousy.

Saturday, April 12th, 2025 

Navajo Nation Zoo, Window Rock, AZ 86515

látsiní

Meaning/Definition: Bracelet

 The Navajo Nation Occupational Safety and Health Department is pleased to announce that this month is recognized as Workplace Violence Awareness Month. We encourage all tribal employees to engage with this vital initiative, fostering a safer and more respectful workplace for everyone. 

The Navajo Education Center, which houses the Department of Dine Education and its programs, reopened March 31

The Tuba City Wellness Center Closure for Monday, April 7, 2025. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

E'e'aah

Meaning/Definition: Sunset (hiatus as in "oh oh", "uh huh")

The Dilkon Wellness Center will be closed on Monday, April 7, 2025. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. For further information, please call 928.871.6532

ákwéjiit'įįhgóó

Meaning/Definition: Apologizing

All Navajo Division for Children and Family Services Financial Assistance Unit (NDCFS FAU) offices will be temporarily closed so that all NDCFS FAU staff can attend a mandatory Case Management and Ethics Work Session, beginning Monday, April 7, 2025, to Wednesday, April 9, 2025, and will resume services Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 8 AM.

A flyer has been provided for your convenience. If you have any questions, please contact our office.

k'éé'dílyééh

Meaning/Definition: This applies to all types of vegetation. Word will change If start talking about specific planting of something ie "plant corn, kil dilyeeh"

kéyah

Meaning/Definition: Literal translation: an area on land

jooł

Meaning/Definition: ball

The Fleet Management Department will begin deactivating vehicle fuel access for departments that have not submitted their Monthly Mileage Reports, effective Monday, March 31, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

Hwéeldi

Meaning/Definition: The Long Walk to Bosque Redondo

The Division of Economic Development is in-progress of transferring from Frontier to the new Sunstate VoIP telephone system. Our main telephone number is (928) 357-6575, replacing 928- 871-6544. The Project Development, Business Regulatory and Small Business Development Departments are installing their new VoIP telephone system this week. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you for your patience!

Hózhó Náhásdlįį’

• Free Earth Day Event April 22 2025
• Navajo Nation Museum
• 10am to 4pm (Lunch on Your Own) Food Trucks On-Site

event features a presentation by Henry Haven, Keynote Speaker and Author of "Navajo Traditional Stories and the Science of Geology," blending cultural wisdom with scientific insights.

For Registration Information, click at Register through this link 

READ MORE..

 Attendees can explore a Solid Waste Environmental Teach-in and exhibits, participate in hands-on activities, and enjoy door prizes. Incentives are available for early-registered participants, and the Youth Art Contest, themed "Hózhó Náhásdlíí’," showcases creativity and environmental stewardship.

Youth Art Environmental Contest Submit Poster by Friday, April 18, 2025 at Waste Regulatory Compliance Department, 6656 Morgan Blvd, Window Rock, AZ

·         Create Hózhó Náhásdlíí’ theme, 8.5” x 11” poster depicting environmental stewardship.

·         Participation is free. Awards for 1 and 2 place in: Originality, Creativity, Theme Relevance, and Artistic Quality.

·         Age Categories may apply based on the number of entries. Include School/Grade/Age

Effective immediately, oversight of the Division of Aging and Long-Term Care Support (DALTCS) is hereby delegated to Heather Duncan-Etsitty, Health Service Administrator, under the Navajo Department of Health (NDOH). This delegation follows the departure of Ms. Marlinda Littleman, former Health Services Administrator, from the division on March 21, 2025.