This is to inform you that the Facilities Maintenance Department's Custodial Services is currently experiencing a staff shortage due to illnesses and other urgent matters requiring our team's attention. During this time, our custodial staff will prioritize trash pick-up and restroom cleaning. Other cleaning tasks may be delayed as a result. 

Tuesday, April 1st, 2025

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Chinle Judicial Complex Building A

Diphthongs

Meaning/Definition: When two different vowels come together, they form a vowel cluster called diphthong. We have the Navajo Diphthongs listed, some are lengthened by their environment in the manner they cluster. 

 This memorandum serves as an official notice that the Navajo Nation Department of Information Technology will not provide replacements for lost hardware tokens assigned to individual employees. The Department issues hardware tokens to authorized personnel to ensure secure access to Navajo Nation systems and sensitive data. 

It is the sole responsibility of each employee to maintain possession and safeguard their hardware token. In the event that a token is lost, employees will be required to utilize a mobile device, to access their respective account. 

 Let this memorandum serve as a formal notice of closure of the Navajo Nation W.I.C Nutrion Program from Monday, March 17, 2025, to Wednesday 19, 2025. Central Administration and field offices will be closed to all Divisions, Programs, Departments and the public. 

The Department of Child Care and Development (DCCD), under the Navajo Division of Children and Family Services, announces that all DCCD Casework Unit offices will provide limited services from Tuesday, March 11, 2025, to Friday, March 14, 2025. Normal operations will resume on Monday, March 17, 2025.

Syllabic N

Meaning/Definition: The Syllabic consonant // or /n/ appears in certain Navajo words like: ndaané' they are playing', ntsískees 'I'm thinking', 'it was', ndi, 'but' or ndaaz 'it is heavy'. These words are sometimes written and pronounced with the vowel /i/ after /n/: nidaané 'they are playing', nitsískees, nít'éé/nít'ę́ę́', 'it was', nidaaz 'it is heavy'. The syllabic n is like a vowel in that it can have a low or high tone and in that it can form a syllable even no vowel follows it. 

It is Special Election Day on the Navajo Nation for fifty-four (54) Chapters. Pursuant to Navajo Nation Personnel Policies Manual (“PPM”), Section X(B)(3)(f), Leave Administration: Time Off for Voting, all Navajo Nation Executive Branch employees that are registered voters at one of these 54 Chapters, permanent & temporary, are granted (2) Two Hours of Administrative Leave today, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (See attachment for listing of Chapters)

This is to inform all that Employee Benefits Program will have limited services beginning Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for staff to attend Mandatory Training.

Regular routine operations will resume Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Services will be limited with no staff present in the office. All emails will be checked and responded to accordingly and all calls will be returned by the end of the day. Therefore, please plan and make any necessary arrangements.

Biz Whiz: Master What Your Business Is a four-part small business development workshop series on Monday Evenings.

March 17 - April 07, 2025

All workshops run from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. 

deesdǫǫh

Meaning/Definition: It bursted

Navajo Nation Special Election for following Five (5) Agency's.

Polling Sites will open at 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This memorandum serves as official notice that, effective March 4, 2025, the Navajo Division of Human Resources (NDHR) and the Staff Development and Training Department (SDTD) have a new post office box mailing address. Please update your records accordingly. 

The Department of Personnel Management (DPM) is conducting a Personnel Policy Manual Feedback Survey to ensure our policies are clear, effective, and aligned with the needs of our employees.

We value your input and encourage you to share your thoughts on how we can improve the manual to better serve our workforce. Your feedback will help shape policies that promote fairness, transparency, and efficiency.

Deadline to complete survey is March 14, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Your voice matters! Please take a few moments to complete the survey and help us create a stronger, more effective personnel policy manual.

Please Click or scan the QR code to participate in this survey. Thank you.

- DPM

áchįįh

Meaning/Definition: nose

The Navajo Police Department Cownpoint District has the following printer ink/ toner cartridges that are not being utilized, Please let us know if any of your staff may be able to use the following:

• HP Laser Jet Pro 400 (M452DN)
• HP Laser Jet Pro 64X (P4015/P4515)
• Brother Drum Unit
• Brother Toners

Dear Navajo Nation Employees,

The Navajo Department of Health is sharing an important Measles Public Health Advisory to help raise awareness and ensure our communities stay informed. Measles is a highly contagious disease, and we encourage everyone to review the advisory for important information on prevention and available resources.

Please find the Measles Advisory Notice and Infographic attached for your reference. Additional information is also available on the Navajo Epidemiology Center’s website: www.nec.navajo-nsn.gov.

Thank you for your attention to this important health message.

Navajo Department of Health

Date: March 7, 2025

Time: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Navajo Nation Library- Window Rock, Arizona

Door Prizes and Refreshments will be provided

(All ages are welcome)

 This memorandum will serve as a notice that the NN Department of Information Technology will be on limited services on March 7, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. DIT staff will be attending CPR FIRST AID/AED Training. 

sęęs

Meaning/Definition: Wart/s

Seasonal time change also has a major impact on workplace safety. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has found that workplace injuries increased by nearly 6% in the days following the time change. The increased risk is typically attributed to workers getting about 40 minutes less sleep, which can lead to decreased alertness and an increase in the likelihood of workplace accidents. 

St. Michaels, Navajo Nation (ARIZ) – During the March 4 Holbrook Unified School Board meeting, School Board Members voted three in favor and zero opposed on the new redistricted school board district map. The newly adopted redistricting plan was developed by the Office of Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission (“Commission”).

The new school board districts provide opportunity for Navajo citizens to elect candidates of their choice in three out of the five districts. The next steps is to develop public education materials and information on the newly elected plans.

Date(s): March 18 & 19, 2025

Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Admin BLDG 1

Dear Navajo Nation Broadband Stakeholders,

We invite you to join us at our next Navajo Nation Broadband Deployment & Implementation Meeting. It is set for March 12, 2025, from 9 am - 4 pm at the Navajo Department of Transportation. The virtual option will be available for those unable to attend in person.

We have been hard at work and look forward to updating everyone on exciting new developments in our quest to connect the Navajo Nation and accelerate 5G development.

Please take a look at the attached agenda. We look forward to seeing you on March 12th!

We are excited to announce the new New Employee Intake Process implemented by the Department of Personnel Management (DPM). This process replaces the Personnel Action Form (PAF) with a standardized form to streamline onboarding, reduce processing time, and ensure timely payment.

Key Points:

New Employee Intake Memo: Details the new intake process, replacing the PAF.

New Employee Intake Form: Captures new hires' personal and job details, ensuring smooth onboarding.

DPM Support Services Assigned Division Listing: Lists divisions with assigned DPM support services for employee reference.

Please find the essential documents attached.

‘ąą

Meaning/Definition: Uh huh, yeah

Tsé’édǫ'ii

Meaning/Definition: A fly

Check out some education stories and highlights from the past month from DODE and partners in this recap newsletter!

tį’

Meaning/Definition: Let’s go

Effective March 3, 2025, our H.I.D. fuel cards and vehicle F.O.B. charges will be increasing due to increase of products pricing.

• H.I.D. old pricing $2.00 per card INCREASED to $10.00 per card
• F.O.B. old pricing $5.00 per FOB INCREASED to $10.00 per FOB

All Fleet Service Centers will be able to issue and reprogram both fuel ing devices. MONEY ORDERS will be the only acceptance form of payment upon your request for Lost, Stolen, Damaged devices.

Join us for a day of learning about resources for your child and family. We will also be providing hearing, vision, and developmental screenings for children 0-5! 

 March 12, 2025

10 AM - 2 PM

Chinle Chapter House

Fort Defiance Chapter 

10 AM to 2 PM

Free Public Event

Nihich’eehkę’

Meaning/Definition: Young Lady

 April 04, 2025 - Kick Off Friday

April 07, 2025 - Music Monday

April 08, 2025 - Tasty Tuesday

April 09, 2025 - Work Together Wednesday

April 10, 2025 - Artsy Thursday

April 11, 2025 - Family Friday

Effective January 01, 2025, the following individuals will be delegated as Department Manager III in the event of my unavailability. The line of succession is as follow.

1. Danny H. Atcitty, Fleet Coordinator
2. Verna S. Yazzie, Administrative Assistant
3. William Slim, Senior Information Systems Technician

The Navajo Nation Telecommunications Regulatory Commission will convene its monthly regular meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 1:00PM (MST) at the Navajo Nation Staff Development & Training Department Conference Room, Morgan Blvd., Window Rock, AZ.

For more information, go to website: https://nntrc.navajo-nsn.gov/meetings

This memorandum serves as confirmation that the Wright Express Cards (WEX) will be operational and active beginning Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Please ensure that all Purchase Cards (PCards) used for fuel purchases are prepared and finalized. Additionally, please finalize any fuel reimbursements. Refer to the memorandum dated Monday, February 10, 2025, for the required items needed for reimbursement. It is important to include all legible and original receipts.

Date(s): February 18 & 19, 2025

Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Admin BLDG 1

laanaa

Meaning/Definition: wishful thinking

'ayání

Meaning/Definition: buffalo

The Navajo Education Center, which houses the Department of Dine Education and its programs, has been closed indefinitely due to the lack of a working HVAC system. Staff have temporarily relocated to the Navajo Nation Library or other DODE offices in and around Window Rock.

Yáʼátʼééh Navajo Nation! We would like to invite you to our various Navajo Special Diabetes Program events.

Dilkon
- New Year, New Gains - Fitness Class
- Cooking Matters Core with Food Demo
- Healthy Quick & Easy Smoothies Demos

Chinle
- Ti' Let's Walk & Talk Nutrition

Shiprock
- TNPWC Prevent T2 Classes - Hybrid Edition
- Twin Falls - Hiking Series
- Family Education Series Diabetes Self-Care Education
- MyPlate Cooking Workshop

Kayenta
- Hearty Ladle - Food Demonstration
- Community Zumba Dance Fitness
- Nutrition & Cooking - Demonstration Series

Tuba City
- Cycling Class
- Zumba Party Series
- Traditional Food Demonstration

Fort Defiance
- Super Fitness Week
- Super Bowl Snack Ideas for Game Day
- Health Education Series for Healthy Hearts

Be Active. Be Healthy. Prevent Diabetes.
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The Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance's Fort Defiance and Central Administration offices are relocating to the Navajo Nation Library in Window Rock, Ariz., while heating and maintenance issues are addressed at the Navajo Education Center, which houses several Department of Diné Education programs.

The Navajo Nation Library is located within the Navajo Nation Museum, Library, and Visitor Center next to the Navajo Nation Zoo at Hwy 264 and Postal Loop Road in Window Rock, Ariz.