Announcements

bah=with it or using it nida’iiltso’= feeding milk

Meaning/Definition: Giving milk to the little lambs or bottle feeding

dééní

Meaning/Definition: sharp

The Navajo Nation is pleased to announce that we are moving forward with the implementation of the Human Resource (HR) module for our new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This is part of a broader modernization effort that has been in development for several months to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of personnel-related data and services across the Nation. 

As we are transition into this implementation phase, we will be contacting all departments and programs to collect essentials data. This includes information needed to support HR functions and compliance with tax reporting requirements. Accurate and timely data will be critical to ensure a successful system integration and to meet all regulatory obligations. 

(beeh) = with (ta’diigeeshí) =cutting/ shearing instruments or scissors

Meaning/Definition: Shearing scissors or clippers

Please be advised that the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) & MOB Construction will be conducting repair work on waterlines affecting the Window Rock Government Offices Complex area on Saturday, May 17th:

🕒 Estimated Time: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Area Affected: Office of the President and Vice President and surrounding offices.

This will cause temporary interruptions in water service during the specified timeframe. If you are scheduled to work over the weekend, please plan accordingly and make any necessary arrangements in advance to ensure minimal disruption to your duties.

tsékoohgóó

Meaning/Definition: canyon, ditch and cliffs

The Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) invites you to a Mental Health Awareness Walk this Friday, May 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Shiprock, NM. This FREE community event is a chance to come together in strength, healing, and support.

ádeiłí

Meaning/Definition: make, build, construct or to do

tá’dígéésh

Meaning/Definition: shearing/shear (wool), etc.

The North parking lot of admnistrative Building One & Two will be closed and barricaded beginning May 13 until noon, May 14th. 

shi’diił’a

Meaning/Definition: feeling bothered, agitated or annoyed by

This memorandum serves as a notice that the NN Staff Development and Training Department will be closed on the following days - Wednesday, May 14, 2025, to Friday, May 16, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Normal operation will resume on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 8:00 AM. 

nizaadgóó

Meaning/Definition: far, into the distance

Yá'át'ééh friends! Please join us this month at the Main Library in Window Rock, AZ. All events are free for all community members to join and participate!

dilch’ił

Meaning/Definition: crackels or popping sound

This course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies involving Adults, Children, and Infants and meets OSHA/NOSHA workplace requirements

Notice: June 10 CPR & First Aid Class Canceled – Other Dates Unchanged

bee’adiltąshí

Meaning/Definition: sling shot

To streamline our communication processes and ensure that mass emails reach every Navajo Nation employee in an efficient and efficient manner, please communicate this message to each Navajo Nation employee.

Please announce the following change since February 10, 2025, at which time Loretta John commenced as the new AR Manager. And include the attachment so requestees can follow the format of the Memo requesting Procurement Clearance.

"Business Procurement Clearance Requirement: Once the form is filled out, signed, and dated, the form can be scanned and emailed to:  ARdocs@nnooc.org

You can also reach us on our website at https://www.nnooc.org/forms”

Thank you.

bilááh

Meaning/Definition: beyond it, more than, excess

This memorandum will serve as a notice that NN Telecommunication & Utilities will have limited services on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, for staff to attend the CPR First Aid Training. We will resume normal business hours the following day. 

We invite you to tune into Navajo area radio stations for a one-hour radio event dedicated to raising awareness about MMIWR.

ni’hoosdzáán

Meaning/Definition: The female ground

Dibé Nitsaa éí dził náhookǫsjigo si’ánígíí óolyé.

Meaning/Definition: To the north lies Mount Hesperus, a notable mountain

Navajo Nation Credit Services Department would like to inform every to come in and apply for our Special Loan which has opened today May 1, 2025

Holiday start date May 1 to May 31

If customers already have an outstanding Holiday Loan must pay open Holiday loan & reapply

Hooghandi tó t’óo nidahiigeeh léí’ ayóo bąąhą́ą́h daniidzin.

Meaning/Definition: “We haul water to our home, so we value it highly and do not let it go to waste.”

Ólta’di áłchíní naanish ádoolníłígíí yee ałha’da’deest’ą́ dóó’ t’áadoo hodina’í ałtsxo ádayiilaa.

Meaning/Definition: At school, the students settled on what to do and completed it immediately.

ONNSFA invites prospective educators to complete a survey for a funded teacher preparation program through Claremont Graduate University.

zhǫ’

Meaning/Definition: Fun thing, entertainment or amusement

zahalánii

Meaning/Definition: Mocking bird

yas

Meaning/Definition: snow

xosh/hosh

Meaning/Definition: cactus

The Department of Diné Education and the Navajo Nation Board of Education wish tribal staff a Happy Administrative Professionals Day.

wóóneeshchʼįįdii

Meaning/Definition: locust

The Capital Projects Management Department (CPMD) within the Division of Community Development has recently completed an inventory review and identified excess ink and toner cartridges that are no longer in use. See attached memo.

Contact MauKenzi Moore; CPMD ASO (928) 871-6734, mmoore@nndcd.org

Brandan Brieno, CPMD IT (928) 871-6096, bbrieno@nndcd.org

The Navajo Nation Special Diabetes Program - Nutrition & Cooking Demonstration Series 2. The following dates have been cancelled: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/10, 6/17, & 6/24.

Ts’ídá

Meaning/Definition: Really, decidedly

HR "New Hire Process" Virtual Training hosted by Navajo Nation Employee Benefits Program

May 22, 2025 - 9 am to 3 pm

June 26, 2025 - 9 am to 3 pm

July 24, 2025 - 9 am to 3 pm

Teams info provided on each flyer

This memorandum is a notification the Real Estate Department Staff will be on travel to Twin Arrows, Flagstaff, AZ, to assist with the 2025 Navajo Nation Economic Summit, April 21, 2025 to April 23, 2025. In addition, the office will be closed 8am to 5pm, April 23, 2025. The office will be open, however will provide limited services during aforementioned dates. All services will resume 8am, April 24, 2025.

tsídíínílyizísh

Meaning/Definition: Was it startling? Did it catch you by surprise?

$125.00 per person per session

Plus 6% Navajo Nation Tax

All sessions begin at 9:00 am and end at 4:00 pm at the SDTD

NOTE: All payments must be made to SDTD by July 11, 2025.