Announcements

This memorandum is to inform all Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments and Programs that the Navajo Department of Workforce Development (NDWD) will be closed from February 10 - 13, 2026. All NDWD employees will be attending the NDWD 2026 Employee Conference. 

Please see the attached memorandum from the Department of Personnel Management (DPM) and the Office of the Controller’s Payroll Department for the full statement and detailed instructions regarding Dayforce, current payroll processing, and required employee actions.

At this time, we are emphasizing one immediate action item related to payroll corrections: Paper timesheet submittals for Pay Period Ending (PPE) December 26, 2025. To address the payroll issues that occurred during PPE 12/26/2025 and support accurate review and correction, all departments and programs are required to submit paper timesheets for PPE 12/26/2025. Additionally, an approved back pay form must be included for any employee who was underpaid or not paid for that pay period.

Please note that a firm deadline has now been established. All paper timesheets for PPE 12/26/2025 must be submitted to the Payroll Department no later than February 12, 2026. Timely submission is necessary to ensure Payroll can complete reviews and process any required corrections without further delays.

This memorandum is to inform the public, our passengers, Navajo Nation Departments and Programs of the temporary closure of Navajo Transit System from Tuesday, February 17, 2026, through Friday, February 20, 2026. This closure will result in no bus services for these four days.

Honoring Heart Health Together

We invite you and your family to a “Take Care of Your HEART” workshop hosted by the Restoring & Celebrating Family Wellness Committee at Beclabito Chapter on February 24, 2026.

Facilitated by the Navajo Health Education Program, this free, in-person event will share information on how to take care of your heart to lower the risks of heart disease. In addition, the presentation will provide an overview of heart-related conditions, risk factors, and what you can do to prevent heart disease and manage your health.

Ádaa’ áholyá - Take Care of Yourself

The Office of Miss Navajo Nation invites all Departments, Organizations and Royalty to join us on April 4th, 2026!

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation Council approved Legislation 0169-25 with amendments, reauthorizing the Diné Higher Education Grant Fund Act by a vote of 17 in favor and 0 opposed, on Friday, January 30.

The Navajo Land Department - ALL AGENCY offices will be CLOSED on Monday February 2, 2026 & February 3, 2026 due to the Urgent State of the Tuba City Land Office. All offices will resume regular working hours on Wednesday February 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Office of Background Investigations will be closed on February 4-5 from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The staff will be attending the 3rd Annual Peacemaking Program Winter Conference 2026. Normal operations will resume Friday, February 6, 2026 at 8:00am.

Navajo Transit System will begin charging a $3.00 bus fare to utilize our public transportation
system. This bus fare will go into effect on March 2, 2026. We have been fortunate to have
provided fare-free service for the last six years. Unfortunately, we must reimplement this bus fare
for various reasons.

The Navajo Division of Children and Family Services' Department of Child Care and Development would like to announce closures for the month of February in the communities of Crownpoint, NM; Shiprock, NM; Fort Defiance, AZ; St. Michaels, AZ; Chinle, AZ; Many Farms, AZ; Tsaile, AZ; Pinon, AZ. Detailed releases are attached.

The Office of the Navajo Tax Commission will be closed on January 29, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM for our Quarterly Employee Appreciation. Regular business will resume at 3:00 PM, and all inquiries will be addressed upon our return.
We appreciate your understanding.

The Fort Defiance Homesite Lease Office will be CLOSED the following days: Thursdays & Friday, January 29 & 30, 2026. The office closure is to allow for the relocation of staff from their interim workspace back to our permanent office location. The permanent office, which was previously closed due to flooding, has now been fully restored and is ready for use. Our office will begin normal operations on Monday, February 2, 2026.

This memorandum is to inform all Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments and Programs that the Shiprock Workforce Center will be closed from January 28, 2026 to January 30, 2026. All staff will be attending a training session in Window Rock, Arizona. The Shiprock Workforce Center will resume full operation on February 2, 2026.

The Department of Personnel Management (DPM) and the Office of the Controller’s Payroll Department provide this memorandum as an official update regarding Dayforce, current payroll processing, and required employee actions. Dayforce remains active for Time and Attendance, and employees must continue to clock in, clock out, and submit leave requests once balances are accurately loaded, while supervisors review and approve time in Dayforce for reporting to Payroll as we prepare to reintroduce payroll functions in Dayforce.

Payroll processing is currently being completed in JD Edwards during stabilization efforts. Departments are encouraged to submit Step Increase Recommendation Forms to DPM promptly, and Payroll requests all departments submit a paper timesheet for PPE December 26, 2025, with approved back pay forms for any employee who was underpaid or not paid. DPM is also finalizing leave balance corrections and requests employees update their tax, address, contact, direct deposit, and benefits information in Dayforce; additional training will be scheduled and ERP resources are available on the DPM ERP webpage.

Please see the attached memorandum for the full statement and detailed instructions. Have a great week!

What to do if you or someone you know have been impacted by ICE.

The Office of the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission (“Office”) responds to the concerns of the possible detention of Navajo citizens by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”).

2026 Administrative Professional Celebration - Save the Date

Navajo Word/Phrase: aadoo niseyáa da

English Translation: I didn’t go no where

Usage in a Sentence (Navajo): Aadoo niseyáa da. T’óó hooghan gi sídáá nít’éé’.

CALL FOR SUPPORT: Reauthorize the Diné Higher Education Grant Fund

Legislation 0169-25 Provides $30 Million to Be Equally Distributed Between Diné College, Navajo Technical University, and the Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Legislation slated for the Navajo Nation Council’s Winter session next week reauthorizes the Diné Higher Education Grant Fund Act and when enacted, the legislation would distribute $30 million equally between Diné College (DC), Navajo Technical University (NTU), and the Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance (ONNSFA).

The Community Health Representative Program invites you to attend our upcoming Community Health Fair.

Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Sheep Springs Community Chapter House

This event is open to all ages and will provide a variety of health screenings, resources, and health education to support the well-being of our community members. We hope you will be able to join us and help make this event a success.

Navajo Word/Phrase: da’deestł’in

English Translation: dam

Usage in a Sentence (Navajo): Da’deestł’in tin bił ni’áh.

Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country and the Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services invite you, your family, and friends to a Talking Circle Series at the Navajo Nation Museum Hogan in Window Rock, AZ.

This free public event is an opportunity to share, listen, and empathize with one another. Join us to deepen your self-awareness and expand your social-emotional growth.

Register today by scanning the QR Code or visiting the link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...

Ahéhee’ - Thank you.

Wellness Begins With You 

In collaboration with the Restoring & Celebrating Family Wellness Committee, the Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) invites you and your family for an evening workshop focused on “Know Limits and Protect Self” at Hogback Chapter on January 27, 2026.

This free workshop will share the importance of taking care of yourself by highlighting teachings of the self-care value from the Navajo Wellness Model.

Ahéhee' - Thank you.

Day 1 - Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Day 2 - Thursday, February 5, 2026 

8A - 4P, Navajo Nation Museum (AZ HWY 264 & Loop Road), Window Rock, AZ 

Navajo Word/Phrase: tł’óo’di

English Translation: outside/outdoors

Usage in a Sentence (Navajo): Tł’óo’di ayóo deesk’aaz. Ni’éétsoh biih nínááł.

Hello! Your department is invited to setup at the 3rd Annual Miyamura High School Health & Wellness Fair on February 17, 2026.

Tables and chairs will be provided so send in your booth registration as soon as possible.

Your audience will be students, staff & faculty of MHS only. 

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. See you soon!

Yideeskaadi Hozhooji Center public information. 

This memorandum is to inform all Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments, and Programs that the Facilities Maintenance Department, including Agency staff, will have limited services on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11 AM for Fire Safety Training presented by the Safety/Loss Control Program. Normal maintenance and custodial operations will resume at 11:00 AM. Emergency work orders will be addressed.

Navajo Word/Phrase: tóshchíín

English Translation:  thin watery porridge

Usage in a Sentence (Navajo): Tóshchíín ayóó łikango íínílaa lá.

Staff Development and Training is pleased to announce the new Progressive Training modules with Training Instructor Darren Kenneth. To schedule additional training or for more information please email darren.kenneth@navajo-nsn.gov or contact by phone at 928-871-6692.

Navajo Word/Phrase: haigo hane’

English Translation:  Traditional story telling

Usage in a Sentence (Navajo): Haigo dahane’ igíí ła’ beeh nihił nahólne’

This is to inform all that Staff Development and Training Department will be closed beginning Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, from 8:00a.m. to Friday January 23rd, 2026, to 5:00p.m. for staff attending training.
Regular routine operations will resume Monday, January 26th, 2026, at 8:00a.m. Services will be limited with no staff present. All emails and calls will be checked accordingly and responded. Documents for the department can be dropped off at Division of Human Resources Administrative office in St. Michales, AZ.

Navajo Word/Phrase: t’ahkǫʼ

English Translation:  kerosene

Usage in a Sentence (Navajo): T’ahkǫ’ chizh bik’ih yaa’aahgo ákoh didooltłił.

The Navajo Nation Workers’ Compensation Program has four (4) brand new headsets available to any Navajo Nation Government office that may be interested.

The items are available for pick up at our office in Administration Building #1, second floor. Please call (928) 871-6389 if you have any questions.

This memorandum notifies all Navajo Nation departments and programs that the Department of Personnel Management has reinstated the submission and acceptance of Personnel Action Forms (PAFs), effective immediately, while additional testing and troubleshooting continue with the Dayforce system. During this transition, payroll-related information will continue to be processed through existing methods, and supervisors and employees must continue to follow standard timekeeping procedures. This temporary adjustment is being made in the best interest of employees—particularly in light of recent payroll concerns.

Navajo Word/Phrase: didiłjeeh

English Translation:  start a fire

Usage in a Sentence (Navajo): Ayóó deesk’aaz hooghan gone’ didiłjeeh.

The Navajo Special Diabetes Program would like to invite you to our following events! We also have some extended hours for our Dilkon & Tuba City Wellness Center. 

@navajodiabetesprogram Like. Share. Follow. 
Be Active. Be Healthy. Prevent Diabetes.

Navajo Word/Phrase: ch’il ahwééh

English Translation: Navajo tea

Usage in a Sentence (Navajo): Ch’il ahwééh ła’ niłbéézh.

Navajo Word/Phrase: Tó bee naat’áhí

English Translation: canteen

Usage in a Sentence (Navajo): Tó bee naat’áhí tóshjeeh bi’da’didíítįįł.

Navajo Word/Phrase: Tó bee hahalt’oodí yilwodígí

English Translation: hand pump

Usage in a Sentence (Navajo): Tó bee hahalt’oodí yilwodígíí tó haidoolt’ołgo akó beehgashii da’ doodlįįł

This is to inform all that Employee Benefits Program will have limited services beginning Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to Friday January 9, 2026 to 5:00 p.m. for staff to attend Mandatory Training.

The Department of Personnel Management (DPM)  invites managers and supervisors to attend an online  webinar focused on submitting Personnel Actions. 

Yá’át’ééh friends! Come join us at the Main Library in Window Rock, AZ to be part of our special Yas Niłt’ees events and programs!

The Wright Express (WEX) fuel cards are suspended until further notice due to payment processing. The Division of General Services, Fleet Management Department and Office of the Controller has authorized the use of Pcard and case for fuel purchases during this period. It is imperative that all original receipts be retained for reimbursement purposes.

Navajo Word/Phrase: Tin nanoots’ee’

English Translation: icicles

Usage in a Sentence (Navajo): Tin t’óó ahayóí nanoots’ee’ nihich’ee’atiingi.

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.