Announcements

Navajo Nation Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the Navajo men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and made the ultimate sacrifice. It is observed with ceremonies, reflections, and tributes to fallen warriors, recognizing their contributions to protecting the Navajo way of life and the country.

June 5, 2025 1:00 PM-4:00PM

Crystal Chapter Health Fair

Please join us for Sun, Fun & Wellness on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 4pm to 7pm at Window Rock Pow Wow Grounds. Family fun event with games, refreshments, and a 5K walk/run.

For more information, contact Fannie Jackson. 

baanítłéé’

Meaning/Definition: Referring to ointment, liquid or giving in a creamy or mushy form. Some would use this term to mean “I hit him/her”-I punched him/her…

The Navajo Special Diabetes Program would like to invite to our many events going on throughout the month of June.

Be Active. Be Healthy. Prevent Diabetes.

@navajodiabetesprogram | Instagram. Facebook. Youtube. | Like. Share. Follow.

The Facilities Maintenance Department is issuing the following reminders regarding the staff parking lots at Administrative Buildings One and Two. 

Drivers should expect delays

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to prepare for daytime lane restrictions on State Route 264 between Ganado and St. Michaels when a pavement rehabilitation project begins on Thursday, June 5.

Drivers should expect delays and the following restrictions to be in place Mondays through Thursdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Window Rock Wellness Center will be closed on the listed dates.

• Thursday, May 29 & Firday May 30, 2025. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, June 2, 2025.

For more information please call us at 928.871.6532

baanááníshgíh

Meaning/Definition: Give it back again or haul to again.

The Navajo Division of Human Resources (NDHR) Departments, satellite offices, and agencies will be closed starting Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 5pm, through Friday, June 13, 2025, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm to attend NDHR 2025 Employees Conference at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino & Resort in Twin Arrows, Arizona. 

This memorandum is to inform all Navajo Nation employees that the on-premise SharePoint system (https://navajoportal.navajo-nsn.gov) has been successfully migrated to the new Microsoft 365 SharePoint Online environment hosted at https://dinehnation.sharepoint.com. Effective immediately, all users are to begin using the new SharePoint platform for accessing departmental and organizational content.

baaníyí

Meaning/Definition: I delivered, brought/hauled it to him or her

The 9th Annual Navajo Education Conference will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, Arizona.

A pre-conference also will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Diné College Window Rock Center.

Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM MDT

Location: Navajo Nation Department of Transportation Room 306 & 307

baaníjaa’

Meaning/Definition: I gave them to him or her in large quantities

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, NOSHA wants to remind everyone to keep safety in mind for themselves, families, and friends. Let’s look out for one another and have a fantastic and safe three-day weekend! Enjoy!

The Department of Diné Education and the Navajo Nation Board of Education honor and remember those who served this Memorial Day.

Biniiyéí hajihdiit’įįh éí doodahgo bijiléé

Meaning/Definition: causual

yijoosłáá’ yóóʼabidíí'ąh

Meaning/Definition: does not want it or desires the action of abandonment or rejection, and leave behind

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.”