Announcements

The Navajo Board of Election Supervisors met on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at its regularly scheduled meeting, the Navajo Election Administration reported as to the candidate filing period which ended Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM. 

Friday, May 8, 2026

10 AM thru 6 PM

Shop for one-of-a-kind Mother's Day or Graduation Gift

President Nygren signed Resolution CMA-22-26, which adopted a new Navajo Nation Procurement Act, into law on April 17, 2026. While these amendments to the Procurement Act significantly change the Navajo government’s procurement process, the adopting Resolution specifies that the changes will not go into effect until the Budget and Finance Committee promulgates Procurement Regulations.

As we are taught our K'e traditional values we are taught to respect our family and visitors. When we treat the land as our mother, we protect her. Let's come together and Keep Mother Earth Clean. Thank you, from your family at Navajo Parks and Recreation.  #EarthDay2026

Join us this Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM for Drug Take Back Day at the Navajo Nation Fairgrounds in Window Rock, Arizona.

This is your chance to help keep our community safe and our environment clean. The process is free, anonymous, and easy.

For more information, please contact (505) 387-4017. Ahéhee’ – Thank you.

UPDATED FY 26 3rd Quarter Training Dates

THE NAVAJO BOARD OF ELECTION SUPERVISORS WILL HOLD THEIR REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING AS FOLLOWS: DATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026 LOCATION: NAVAJO NATION INN – OFFICE COMPLEX CONFERENCE ROOM: 107 TIME: 9:00 A.M.

Navajo Nation TV and Film has received the Best Drama Film Award at the Atlanta Short Film Festival for its original short film “Sunrise, Ha’ii’ah,” a powerful narrative centered on Navajo family preservation and the ongoing importance of the Indian Child Welfare Act. This national recognition marks a significant achievement for Indigenous filmmaking and highlights the excellence of Navajo-led storytelling, reinforcing the impact of culturally grounded media in elevating critical issues affecting Native Nations.

The Office of Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission will host a “Voting and Election” seminar for Navajo citizens who are Apache County Voters.

What:  Voting and Election Seminar

When: May 5, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: St. Michaels Chapter House

              Hwy 264 South Crest Road Building, #29A, 

              St Michaels, AZ 86511

Topics include Apache County Voting & Election Information, Voting Centers, 411 New Arizona Election Laws, Election Deadlines and Navajo Nation Election Information. 

The Office and the Apache County will help voters verify their voter status and update voter information if necessary.  If voter information needs to be updated, Apache County will be on site to make those updates for you.

For more information, contact the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission at 928-871-7436.

This is to inform all that Employee Benefits Program will have limited services beginning Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to Thursday, April 30, 2026 to 5:00 p.m. for staff to attend mandatory Work Session.

This memorandum shall serve as notice to all Navajo Nation Programs, Departments, Divisions and Chapters, if you have not submitted your FY 2026 UES and/or have not paid your premiums for FY 2026, you are uninsured.

Please be advised that the Navajo Land Department offices in Shiprock, Crownpoint, and Tuba City will be closed all day on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Staff will be attending a workshop in Gallup, New Mexico, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Yá'át'ééh Veterans,

On behalf of the Apache County District 2 staff, it is our distinct honor to invite you as guests to our 2026 National County Government Month Celebration. 

NEA OFFICE AND ALL FIVE (5) AGENCIES WILL BE CLOSED : APRIL 22, 2026

CANDIDATE FILING (LAST DAY) WILL BE HELD WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DINE EDUCATION - AUDITORIUM 8AM -5PM.

The Navajo Nation Early Childhood Collaborative welcomed guests for a proclamation signing by President Buu Nygren to mark Week of the Young Child 2026

Save The Date

2026 Traditional Cultural Summit

Join the Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services for a meaningful three-day gathering featuring cultural presentations, education sessions rooted in Diné teachings and philosophies, and holistic wellness services offered by DBMHS.

The agenda for this free community event is forthcoming. For more information, please contact DBMHS Prevention Specialist Wahaila Begaye at (928) 871-7937 or wnbegaye@navajo-nsn.gov. Ahéhee’

This memorandum serves as official notification to all Divisions, Departments, Programs, and the public that the Navajo Land Department – St. Michaels Office and General Land Development office will experience a temporary phone service interruption. Phone lines will be disconnected on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as we transition to a new service carrier. Once the transition is complete an updated memorandum will be dispersed. During this period, the best way to reach our staff is by email.

On behalf of the Window Rock Judicial District, it is an honor to invite you to participate in our upcoming Justice Day celebration by setting up an informational booth. This event is a vital opportunity for us to, not only acknowledge and celebrate our court system, but to also come together to strengthen the bonds of service for the communities we serve. 

Event Details:
When: May 1, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Window Rock Family & District Court in Fort Defiance, AZ 

This notice is to inform you that the Office of Background Investigations will be temporarily closed from April 14-15, 2026, as our staff will be participating in the Annual Re-Certification Training in partnership with Personnel Screening Consultants (PSC) and the National Native Human Resources Association. This training ensures compliance with applicable tribal resolutions and policies, as well as federal requirements outlined in P.L. 101-630, 25 CFR Part 63, and P.L 101-647. Flyer attached.

Join us on May 4-5, 2026, for the Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives Symposium at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, AZ.

This in-person gathering is dedicated to raising awareness, offering support, and strengthening our collective response to the MMDR crisis. To register, scan the QR code or use this link: https://shorturl.at/4c0CR

For more information, please contact DBMHS Prevention Specialist Wahaila Begaye at (928) 871-7937 or wnbegaye@navajo-nsn.gov. Ahéhee’

The Facilities Maintenance Department (FMD) will have limited building maintenance services from Tuesday, April 14 to Friday, April 17, 2026 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day. All Facilities Maintenance Technicians will be attending Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration training. The Maintenance staff from Shiprock, Crownpoint, and Chinle will also be in attendance. 

Join us in raising awareness, promoting child health and safety, supporting families, and defeating the modern-day-monsters that affect the well-being of our children. 

The Diné Uranium Remediation Advisory Commission will hold its meeting in the Eastern Abandoned Uranium Mines (AUM) Region on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10 am, at Churchrock Chapter, 57 Telstar Road, Intersection of Historic Route 66 and US Highway 566, Churchrock, New Mexico. This Commission meeting will be open to the public.

This memorandum serves as official notification to all Divisions, Departments, Programs, and the public that the following Navajo Land Department offices will experience a temporary phone service interruption.

Phone lines will be disconnected on Friday, April 10,2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as we transition to a new service carrier. New phone numbers will be issued soon followed with an updated memo. During this period, the best way to reach our staff is by email.

To all Navajo Nation Employees: we are still conducting the meeting but due to DIT and NTUA having internet issues we are unable to Zoom the meeting sorry for any inconvenience. You are welcome to attend in person at Navajo Election Administration, Navajo Nation Inn business Complex (suite 107) Window Rock Arizona.

NNDIT is currently aware of internet service disruptions affecting multiple Navajo Nation government offices, both locally and remotely.

At this time, the issue appears to be related to outages and/or maintenance by our service provider, NTUA (Navajo Tribal Utility Authority), affecting various areas. We are actively coordinating with NTUA and monitoring the situation.

What this means for you:

• Some offices may experience intermittent or total loss of internet connectivity

• Access to cloud-based systems, email, VPN, and online services may be affected

What NNDIT is doing:

Working with NTUA to obtain updates and the estimated time of restoration (ETA)

Monitoring network alerts and coordinating with support teams

Providing updates as more information becomes available

We understand the impact this may have on your daily operations and appreciate your patience while services are being restored.

We will continue to keep you informed as updates become available.

If you have questions or need to report a critical issue, please contact the NNDIT Help Desk.

Thank you,
Navajo Nation Department of Information Technology (NNDIT)

 The Navajo Nation Department of Retirement Services will host the 25th Annual Retiree Recognition on April 10, 2026, at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort. The special event honors the dedication and years of service of our retirees.

Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM for Drug Take Back Day at the Navajo Nation Fairgrounds in Window Rock, Arizona.

The process is free, anonymous, and easy. This is your chance to help keep our community safe and our environment clean. 

For more information, please contact 505 387 4017. Ahéhee’ – Thank you.

Aneth Judicial District Court Justice Day April 10, 2026, from 9am to 2pm.  For more information, please call (435) 651-3545.  

Service providers welcome to set up an informational booth.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Registration: 9:00 AM

Walk Begins: 10:00 AM

Where: Kayenta Field Office Department of Family Services

Colonial Life's next on-site visit is scheduled for:

January 14 & 15, 2026

Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location: Admin BLDG 1

The Navajo Nation Staff Development and Training Dept. would like to issue an update to the Professional Leadership Development (PLD) Training:

The APRIL SESSION IS NOW FULL.

Next session is tentatively scheduled for June 24, 2026. Please see flyer for contact details. 

3rd Quarter revised training dates for First Aid/CPR/AED training.

The Navajo Nation Early Childhood Collaborative invites you to celebrate the 2026 Week of the Young Child, taking place April 10–17, 2026. This special week highlights the importance of early childhood development through fun, engaging, and family-friendly activities across the Navajo Nation.

Yá'át’ééh,

On behalf of the Office of the First Lady, all divisions and their respective departments are invited to register and set up an informational booth on Saturday, April 18, 2026, for the Welcome Baby Event in Shiprock, New Mexico.

For more information regarding booth registration, please contact Ms. Amber Morgan at AMorgan@ndcfs.org or (505) 422-6316.

The Navajo Nation Fiscal Recovery Fund Office will be closed from Monday, April 13, to Wednesday, April 15, 2026, for a staff work session.  Feel free to email us any questions you may have during this time.  Thank you. 

This notice is to inform you that the Office of Background Investigations will be temporarily closed from April 14-15, 2026, as our staff will be participating in the Annual Re-Certification Training in partnership with Personnel Screening Consultant (PSC) and the National Native Human Resources Association. This training ensures compliance with applicable tribal resolutions and policies, as well as federal requirements outlined P.L 101-630, 25 CFR Part 63, and P.L 101-647. 

The Office of Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission will host a “Know Your Rights” seminar for Navajo citizens residing in the Phoenix metropolitan area. 

The seminar will cover how to respond during encounters with U.S. Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement (ICE) agents and explain participant’s rights and responsibilities in such situations. 

An overview of the 2026 elections will be provided, including Navajo Nation election dates and deadlines.  

What:  Know Your Rights and Educational Seminar

When: April 17, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Phoenix Indian School Visitor Center

              300 E Indian School Rd,

              Phoenix, AZ 85012

Additional topics Include: Operation Rainbow Bridge and Tribal Identification card, CIB, and Navajo Nation elections.  The sessions will be open to the public and free. For more information, contact the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission at 928-871-7436.

This is to inform you that all Division of Economic Development offices will have limited services on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Staff will be engaged in team building activities and will have access to their emails if needed. Regular operations will resume Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

Believe - Listen - Support

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Time: 9:30 AM

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

Every child deserves a safe, loving environment.
April 1, 2026
5:30 P.M. (DST)
LOCATION: Tuba City Family Services by
NTUA