Announcements

This memorandum is to inform all Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments, and Programs that our annual "Winterization" of all facilities on our current maintenance listing is scheduled to commence on Monday, October 21, 2024. This process will include deactivating all cooling units and restoring all heating units to operational use. Once this process is completed, all heating units will remain active with all cooling units ceasing operation unil spring 2025. 

16th Annual Navajo Nation Disability Awareness Conference - 

October 30, 2024

Dine College Student Union Building, Activity Room, Tsaile, AZ

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Disibility Walk -

October 21, 2024

Window Rock, AZ

8:00 AM, Walkers will gather at 7:30 AM. 

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.

Check out this edition to learn more about Diné archaeology.

NNTU Utilities presents Energy Exercise of the Week!

"Serenity Through Wellness"

November 14, 2024, Shiprock Chapter, Shiprock, NM

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM 

Free Event

About this training:

• Learn about opioids, misuse, and the signs of an opioid overdose.

• Learn about Naloxone (Narcan) and how it’s administered.

• Learn about local resources available for treatment and/or recovery.

• In-person or virtual trainings are available for communities/chapters, schools, government, first responders, and other organizations.

The Navajo Nation Telecommunications Regulatory Commission will convene the first public meeting of its new term on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 1:00PM (MT) at the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development Meeting Room, 100 Taylor Road, St. Michaels, Arizona, 86511.

Agenda forthcoming

This is to inform the general public, state, Federal agencies, and other Navajo Nation Departments and Programs that all offices of the Navajo Office of Vital Records and Identification will be closed, on October 15, 2024, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

NNTU Utilities presents Energy Exercise of the Week!

Date(s): October 16th AND November 13th

Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Admin BLDG 1

We are sorry to announce that the Breast Cancer Awareness Event scheduled for Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Window Rock Wellness Center has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The event for Ganado Chapter on Friday, October 11, 2024 is still scheduled from 10am-2pm. Thank you!

For the fifth year, Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee and the AZ529 Education Savings Plan are hosting an essay contest for kids. The 2024 Essay Writing Contest invites Arizona 5th and 6th graders to submit essays explaining their dream job and the steps they’ll take to reach it. Winners will receive $529 toward an AZ529 Education Savings Plan to fund their future educational aspirations!

Link:

https://az529.gov/essaycontest/

This memorandum serves as an official notification that all Navajo Nation Executive Branch employees, permanent and temporary, are granted (4) Four Hours of Administrative Leave from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. today, Friday, October 4, 2024.

All programs are expected to comply with the established deadlines when submitting PAFs to the Department of Personnel Management ("DPM") for review and approval.

Staff Development and Training Department has released its upcoming computer training courses for November to December 2024. 

if you have any questions, please e-mail the Computer trainer at lpatterson@navajo-nsn.gov 

training registration forms can be downloaded at:

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

This year’s event commences Thursday, October 17, 2024 and will conclude Sunday, October 20, 2024. This service center will be available during normal business hours including these extended hours for minor repairs only:

Friday October 18, 2024 6 pm to 9 pm

Saturday October 19, 2024 6 pm to 9 pm

Appointment Only 

See Flyer for more Info

Join us this Friday, October 4, 2024, for the 2024 Veterans Wellness Conference & Stand Down/Hand Up Project at Red Rock Park in Church Rock, NM.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Please join us on October 11th and 12th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ganado Chapter and the Window Rock Wellness Center. Booth spaces available! For more information, please contact Chase Charley at chase.charley@navajo-nsn.gov

On September 27, 2024, Navajo Nation President, Dr. Buu Nygren, enacted the Navajo Nation Council (“NNC”) Resolution No. CS-39-24, An Action Relating to an Emergency for the Navajo Nation Council; Approving a Continuing Resolution for the Navajo Nation for Part of Fiscal Year 2025, Beginning October 1, 2024, and Not to Exceed March 31, 2025, to Ensure the Uninterrupted Operation of the Navajo Nation Government; Waiving 12 N.N.C. §840. The legislation includes appropriated funds for a 4.00%, General Wage Adjustment (“GWA”) beginning on October 1, 2024.

This is to provide notification, the Office of Background Investigations will be temporarily closed beginning October 21-25, 2024. The staff will be participating in our Annual Re-Certification Training with Personnel consultants(PSC).

The September 2024 edition of the DCD Newsletter is now available. The DCD Newsletter is published monthly and provides information relevant to DCD, chapters, and Navajo Nation employees.

NNTU Utilities presents Energy Exercise of the Week!

Real Estate Department has an excess amount of printer cartridges for printers we no longer use, and we would like to know if other Departments within Division of Economic Development are interested

Let this memorandum serve you as a notification that the Navajo Hopi Land Commission Office and the Navajo Land Department Office in Tuba City will be closed until further notice.

Let this memorandum serve as official notification the Division of General Services and its affiliated departments and programs will be closed on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Normal operations will resume on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 8:00 AM. 

The Navajo Education Center, which houses the Department of Diné Education and its programs, will be closed Friday, September 20th for a staff appreciation gathering in Gallup, NM.

Hello everyone & Happy Holidays from Credit Services Department

As the holidays are fast approaching. Navajo Nation Credit Services Department would like to remind you of our Holiday Loans which will start on October 1, So come on by pick up an Application and let’s see what we can do for you. And Meet our wonderful team!!

Any departments that will be utilizing their Navajo Nation Vehicle(s) will need to get a prior approval by Motor Vehicle Review Board. As customary, pursuant to 2 N.N.C. § 3551 et seq., the MVRB has the responsibility and authority to authorize the assignment of NN vehicles, and reminds everyone that use of NN vehicles are used for Official Business with strict adherence to the Motor Vehicle Operator’s Handbook.

This memorandum is to inform all Navajo Nation Division, Departments, and Programs that the Office of Management and Budget will be temporarily closed on Thursday, September 19, 2024, starting at 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. OMB will be having their end of the year staff appreciation cook-out. 

CHR - Good Health & Wellness in Indian Country (GHWIC) and Navajo Breast & Cervical Cancer Prevention Program (NBCCPP) are hosting a "Fall N2 Fitness Zumba Dance Party" tomorrow evening 9/19/24 from 6:30pm to 8pm at the Window Rock Unified School District Administration Building (West of TMC Hospital), Fort Defiance, AZ. Get your Blood Pressure Checked before class. Information on flyer. Come Join Us!

This memorandum serves as a notification that the Office of the Prosecutor and Prosecutor District Office’s will be closed on September 16th, 2024, thru September 18th, 2024. The Office of the Prosecutor staff will be attending a mandatory training in Flagstaff, AZ.

 We welcome you to join us on our various events going on throughout the Navajo Nation. Follow us, like, and share @navajodiabetesprogram on Facebook & Instagram.

"The Navajo Nation Job Application Portal is Now Live!"

Hello and welcome,

We are beyond excited to announce the launch of our Job Application Portal. This platform is specially designed for those who aspire to make a difference by working for the Navajo Nation.

Create your profile today and take the first step towards an inspiring and rewarding career. Our interactive and user-friendly portal allows for easy profile creation and job application.

Not only that, but this is also an opportunity to share with all your departments! Encourage your colleagues and friends to build their profiles and explore the opportunities right at their fingertips.

So, what are you waiting for? Join us, shape your future, and contribute to the prosperity of the Navajo Nation.

Access Job Application Portal Here:

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

Access our Facebook Page Here:

https://www.facebook.com/nn.apply

Warm Regards,

Department of Personnel Management

The Navajo Nation Employee Benefits Program offers enrollment for additional life insurance through Metropolitan Life, over and beyond the basic and accident policies active for all regular status employees. The additional life insurance is referred to as Optional Term Life (OTL) policy. The policy requires the completion and submission of a Metlife OTL application

September 16th, 17th, 18th , 19th , 23rd

(16th :10am-5pm)(17th : 2pm-5pm)(18th :9am-5pm) (19th :9am-1pm) (23rd:8am-5pm)

Location: Admin 1 Building (Downstairs)

This advisory is from the Navajo Nation Risk Management Program to all Navajo Nation Programs, Departments, Divisions and Chapters.

The Fiscal Year 2025 Underwriting Exposure Summary (UES) Forms for the Navajo Nation Government and Chapters are now available online at (www.navajo-nsn.gov) under “Public Services”, UES 2025. The UES has been revised and updated.

Please note the FY 2025 UES has multiple parts; they include the UES Application and separate Inventory Listing, divided into the following categories: Building, Contents, Fine Arts, Heavy Equipment/Machinery, and NN Fleet Management/GSA/Chapter Vehicles.

Due to the lack of an approved comprehensive budget by the Navajo Nation Council for Fiscal Year 2025, please consider how this uncertainty surrounding the budget will impact your respective divisions. 

This memorandum will serve as notice that the NN Department of Information Technology office will be closed on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. DIT will resume services on Thursday, September 12, 2024. All messages and incoming calls to 928-871-6520/6554 will be forwarded to the appropriate Manager/Supervisor.

This memorandum serves as an official notification that all Navajo Nation Executive Branch employees, permanent and temporary, are granted (2) Two Hours of Administrative Leave from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. today, Friday, September 6, 2024. Please utilize this time to enjoy the 76th Annual Navajo Nation Fair, the carnival, concerts, and rodeo with your family and friends

Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time (Navajo Nation Time)

Location: VIRTUAL ONLY 

Please adhere to the guidelines when requesting a mass email distribution to streamline our communication processes and ensure that mass emails sent to Navajo Nation Employees are efficient and effective.

We appreciate your cooperation. If you have any questions that require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact our office. 

This memorandum is to inform all Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments and Programs that the Telecommunication & Utilities will have limited services for administrative, telephone, utility, two-way radio and wireless services effective August 27, 2024, through August 30, 2024, due to a staff work session. 

The Facilities Maintenance Department (FMD) has recently experienced a notable increase in service requests, encompassing tasks such as renovations, utility connections, road grading, pothole repairs, etc. While we remain committed to supporting all departments, it is essential to reiterate that FMD's responsibilities are currently limited to routine maintenance tasks. 

Let this memorandum serve as official notice that the Ethics and Rules Office will be closed to attend their work session. Our office will be closed from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on August 28, 2024, and will be closed on August 29, 2024. 

To ensure that more SHIPROCK area Navajo Nation Elders stay safe in their own homes and communities. JOIN US for an In-Person Support Group meeting in your community using the Peer Support Model

Find & Share Support, Comfort, and Shared Understanding with other Primary Caregivers. Free and Open to community & Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

See Flyer for more info.

The Navajo Forestry Department is experiencing no telephone services at the present time. DIT and Frontier are currently working to get the telephone lines repaired. You can call an alternative phone number to call us at (928) 729-4228. Our main point of contact will be Mr. Alex Becenti, Sr. Forest Manager.