Announcements

All these sessions will be conducted in-person. 

One training is priced at $125.00 per person per session plus 6% Navajo Nation Tax = $132.50.

Sessions will be begin at 9:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM at the SDTD unless indicated otherwise. 

Let this memorandum serve as official notice that the Navajo Division of Transportation (Navajo Dot) will be operating with limited services on Monday, January 27, 2025, due to a facilities issue. This notice may be extended as corrective measures are taken.

However, this will not impact bus services provided by Navajo Transit System.

Recently, the Facilities Maintenance Department issued a notice to all programs and departments, advising them to take preventive measures to avoid water freeze and heating issues. In addition, the Emergency Management Department released a weather report highlighting conditions that require immediate attention. To date, several departments and programs have reported a lack of water or heating in their buildings. We strongly encourage all departments and programs to take the necessary steps to prevent this issue from recurring.

The Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance's Fort Defiance and Central Administration offices are relocating to the Navajo Nation Library in Window Rock, Ariz., while heating and maintenance issues are addressed at the Navajo Education Center, which houses several Department of Diné Education programs.

The Navajo Nation Library is located within the Navajo Nation Museum, Library, and Visitor Center next to the Navajo Nation Zoo at Hwy 264 and Postal Loop Road in Window Rock, Ariz.

Thursday - January 23, 2025

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

Admin. Bldg. 2, 1st Floor

NDOH East Conference Room (near front entrance)

Navajo Nation Heritage & Historic Preservation Department's (NNHHPD) Bears Ears Inter-Governmental Cooperative Agreement Project has developed a monthly newsletter to provide consistent public education about Bears Ears National Monument's cultural, historical, and present-day significance to Diné and other Tribal Nations.

Check out this edition to learn more about Ute Mountain Ute's 100 Years Of Silence History Project and the AnikNuche Incarceration of 1923.

The Navajo Education Center, which houses the Department of Diné Education and its programs, will be temporarily closed on January 22 due to a lack of heating. Staff onsite will be limited.

This notice is to inform the general public, state and Federal agencies, and other Navajo Nation departments and programs that the Crownpoint agency office of the Navajo Office of Vital Records and Identification will be closed in the afternoon of Tuesday, January 21, and all day on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Limit: 20 participants per session

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM 

Location: SDTD Conference Room

See Flyer for more info

January 27, 2025 - January 31, 2025

Continuing effective of November 26, 2024, services utilizing the Wright Express (WEX) fuel cards are suspended until further notice. The Fleet Management Department under the Division of General Services has authorized the use of the Pcard and/or cash for fuel purchases during this period. It is imperative that all original receipts be retained for reimbursement purposes.

This temporary measure will remain in effect from January 3, 2025 through January 31, 2025. The contract with WEX Bank is in review with their legal team. Once the contract is returned, the Wex Cards will be implemented.

Free Virtual event on Zoom. 

February 4th, 2025 
8:30am - 9:30am MST
Nidaashch’ąą’igii (Basic Navajo Colors)

March 12th, 2025
8:30am - 9:30am MST
Nóomba (Numbers in Navajo)

April 16th, 2025
8:30am - 9:30am MST
Béeso (Money in Navajo)

May 7th, 2025
8:30am - 9:30am MST
Naaldlooshii (Animals in Navajo)

for registration or information, go to our website:

https://nnstaffdevelopment.navajo-nsn.gov/

email: charkruger@navajo-nsn.gov
or call 928-871-6691

 This memorandum is to inform all Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments, & Programs to be prepared for the "Winter Season". With colder months upon us, all departments are encouraged to take preventive measures in preparation of our freezing temperatures with the following precautionary steps listed. 

This memorandum serves as notice to all Departments and Programs regarding limited services for the Facilities Maintenance Department (FMD) on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. This temporary adjustments is due to training which will be held with our Maintenance Technicians, including those located in Crownpoint, Chinle, and Shiprock. 

Limited services will be in effect from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 

Navajo Parks & Recreation Central Office Closure January 16-17, 2025.  Staff are attending Strategic Planning Session. Central Office will resume services on Monday, January 20, 2025 at 8:00 am. Navajo Tribal Park locations have limited services at this time. Please contact the NN Museum for assistance at (928) 871-7941. 

January 21, 2024

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fort Defiance Chapter House

See Flyer for more details. 

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: Session I           9am—11am
           Session II         1pm—3pm

Staff Development and Training Department has created a fun Word Search that you can download, print and do to, in efforts to promote and encourage customer services amongst our Navajo People.  

Enjoy!  

To be eligible for the incentive, spay/neuter must have been conducted between: October 01, 2024 - September 30, 2025

See Flyer for more details. 

Tomorrow, January 9th is a National Day of Mourning President Jimmy Carter. Though it is not a federal holiday, I nonetheless take this opportunity to honor President Carter who served Indian Country well.

Date(s): January 14-15, 2025

Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Admin BLDG 1

Diné College President Dr. Charles "Monty" Roessel passed away January 6, 2025. DODE leaders and staff are sending their well wishes to family and his colleagues at Diné College.

The Navajo Nation Telecommunications Regulatory Commission will convene its monthly regular meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 1:00PM (MST) at the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development Conference Room, 100 Taylor Road, St. Michaels, Arizona, 86511.

For more information, go to website: https://nntrc.navajo-nsn.gov/meetings

 We are excited to announce that the Navajo Nation Employee Benefits Program has developed a centralized email address for documents to be submitted electronically. We will continue to accept in-person submissions. This process has been established to centralize document submissions and to allow for an automated reply to verify receipt as well as avoid duplications and delays. Documents received will be printed, logged in, and distributed accordingly to designated staff for processing. 

Upcoming office closure for the Navajo Nation Special Diabetes Program. The following offices will be close on the indicated dates. Regular hours will resume the following day.

• January 23, 2025 Central, Dilkon, & Window Rock Services Area
• January 28, 2025 Chinle, Kayenta, and Tuba City Services Area
• January 30, 2025 Shiprock & Crownpoint Service Area

The group insurance employee premium rates will be adjusted for Plan Year 2025 which begins January 1, 2025. The shared contribution percentages determined by each participating Employer are communicated directly by the Human Resources, Benefits, or Payroll Departments to their respective employees.

 This memo is to inform the general public and other Navajo Nation Departments and Programs that the Real Estate Department will be temporarily closed. 

Due to the presence of elevated mold levels identified in recent test, the Real Estate Department will be temporarily closed until January 13, 2024, to ensure the health and safety of staff and visitors. 

COVID-19 Vaccinations will be Administered by an Arizona Department of Health Services Registered Nurse or Pharmacist.
As a Free Gift From All-Navajo Veterans’ Auxiliary, A FREE NEW WINTER SWEATSHIRT
One Per Family, Will Be Given While They Last, Each Day To Those Being Vaccinated.
This Gift of a FREE COVID-19 Vaccination is a Team Effort By: All-Navajo Veterans Auxiliary, Navajo Nation Department of Health, Arizona Department of Health Services & Bashas

This is to inform all that Employee Benefits Program will have limited services beginning Friday, January 3, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM for staff to attend staff meeting. 

 The Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development will be closed from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Monday, December 23, 2024 for our annual holiday party.

 This notice is to inform the general public, state, and Federal agencies, and other Navajo Nation departments and programs that all offices of the Navajo Office of Vital Records and Identification will be closed in the afternoon on Monday, December 23, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Admin Building 2 East Conference Room, Window Rock, AZ

Limit: 20 participants per session

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM 

Location: SDTD Conference Room

See Flyer for more info

FREE Online Info-Session presented by Staff Development and Training and Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission

December 19, 2024 - 9:00 AM

**CORRECTION** We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the previous form being non-fillable. A corrected, fillable form is now available, and it will replace the earlier version.

Please be informed that effective immediately, the Department of Personnel Management (DPM) will implement the attached revised Personnel Action Form (PAF). The PAF revisions include changes to the "Clearance Signature" section which has been updated.

To ensure proper notification and clearance when leaving employment with the Nation, all programs are responsible for obtaining clearance signature as a part of the offboarding process to properly clear the assignment of an employee separating from Nation employment.

Please be advised that our department will be closed on Monday, December 16, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The department will be attending a staff meeting and employee christmas luncheon in Gallup, New Mexico. We will resume regular operations on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 8:00 AM.

Allow this memorandum to serve as the official notification from the General Land Development Department (GLDD) of the office closure on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, beginning at 8:00 am to 5:00 pm to allow personnel to attend a department strategic planning meeting and Christmas luncheon.

This memorandum is to inform all Navajo Nation Departments and Programs in the Window Rock administrative area of a water line break that is currently impacting water availability in certain areas. The NTUA is actively on-site addressing the issue. At this time, an estimated completion or resolution timeframe has not been determined. 

All Navajo Department of Workforce Development (NDWD) offices will be closed on Thursday, December 05, 2024 from 8:00am to 5:00pm. All staff will be attending training during this time. Offices will resume business on Friday, December 06, 2024

The Navajo Department of Child Care & Development (DCCD) announces the temporary closure of all offices and centers from Monday, December 16, 2024, through Friday, December 20, 2024 to participate in professional development and required Health & Safety Training.

Normal operations will resume on Monday, December 23, 2024.

We appreciate the public’s understanding and patience as we take this time to invest in our staff’s growth and preparedness. For urgent inquiries, please contact our main office prior to closure at (928) 871-6629.

Date(s): December 11th & 12th, 2024

Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Admin BLDG 1

Staff Development and Training Department has scheduled upcoming computer training for January 2025 to March 2025. for more information or to register, go to SDTD's website at: 

https://nnstaffdevelopment.navajo-nsn.gov/

or call 928-871-6691

On Tuesday, the Navajo Nation announced the first confirmed case of the COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 Strain Variant B.1.1.7 also referred to as the U.K. variant, from a COVID-19 test sample that was obtained in the western portion of the Navajo Nation. The U.K. variant is currently the most dominant variant in the United States and has been detected in all 50 states, including many cases in the Four Corners states.