Announcements

This memorandum serves as an official notification, that starting April 1, 2024, the Department of Personnel Management will be conducting the New Employee Multi-Service Orientation (NEMSO), as it is part of the onboarding process. The next scheduled orientation is scheduled for April 9 & 10 , 2024. This 2-day orientation is provided via Zoom from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

A flyer of the upcoming dates is also attached. For more information, please call the HR Operations and Development section at (928) 871-6442 or email Ramondo.Clah@dpm.navajo-nsn.gov. 

** Important ** Candidate filing opens: on April 25, 2024. The last day to file as a Candidate: is May 8, 2024. 

A lunar and solar eclipse are times that must be respected by the Diné people. The Department of Diné Education has provided a written memo with information to share ahead of the March 24 lunar eclipse and April 8 solar eclipse.

Different Locations, see flyers for more info. 

March 22, 2024, at 9 AM

April 12, 2024, at 9 AM

May 10, 2024, at 9 AM

Location: Navajo Nation Fair Ground, Window Rock, AZ 86515

Registration Time: 4:30 PM MST 

Race Time: 5:30 PM MST

This memorandum is to inform the public and all Navajo Nation programs that the Tuba City Agency Vital Records office located within the Federal BIA building will be closed all day on Thursday, March 21, 2024, and also Friday, March 22, 2024, due to needed records reorganization and maintenance which will take two days to complete. 

Fleet Management Department is experiencing difficulty with the off-reservation WEX (Wright Express) fueling cards, causing services with the fuel cards to be momentarily interrupted. We are unsure when these services will to be restored. Currently it is a day-to-day presumption; however, we are projecting services to be restored by the end of this week, March 22, 2024.

The Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance's online application for the 2024-2025 academic term is now open at https://onnsfa.org/. The deadline to apply and submit the required documents is 5 pm MDT on June 25, 2024. Online applications submitted before the June 25 deadline cover the upcoming Fall and Spring semesters or Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. The online application will close at 5 pm MDT on June 25, 2024.

Presented by Staff Development & Training in collaboration with Minerals Department

2nd Session on Thursday, March 28th, 2024 at 8:30am MT (7:30am Arizona Time)

This memorandum informs all Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments, Programs, and the General Public that the Information Management Section will be closed on Friday, March 15, 2024. The IMS Team will be hosting and working at the Navajo Police Training Academy's Class 59's graduation.

This memorandum serves as an official advisory to all Navajo Nation Executive Branch employees, permanent and temporary, to travel safely to and from your workplaces during winter weather conditions impacting the Navajo Nation through tomorrow afternoon.

On March 6 and 7, 2024 the Dine Action Plan (DAP) Advisory Group and Task Group Members attended the quarterly DAP meeting in Kayenta, Arizona to plan its Data Summit. The Data Summit will help identify strategies and initiate decision making about addressing challenges on the Navajo Nation with alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence prevention, and Missing, Murdered Dine’ Relatives.

WED, March 27: Window Rock Cinema

THUR, March 28: Tuba City Twin Cinema

FRI, March 29: Black Mesa Twin Cinema

Casting Call times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Navajo Public Health Nursing (NPHN) Program will be hosting a One-day Symposium & Expo in honor of National Public Health Week on April 3, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Kayenta Rodeo Grounds. 

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Start at 9:00 AM

Navajo Nation Museum/Zoo

March 18 & 19, 2024

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Diné College NORTH Campus Gymnasium, Shiprock, NM.  Dine College campus is located behind Shiprock IHS.

The Navajo Nation Employee Benefits Program’s office will be closed Monday, March 11, 2024, through Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for staff to attend and conduct a Benefits Training away from the Window Rock area.

Routine operations will resume Friday, March 15, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Please plan and make any necessary arrangements as needed

Yá’át’ééh

The Office & Commission on Navajo Government Development invites you to the Diné Government Presentation Series. There are four virtual presentations focused on traditional governance, current governance, essential attributes of a democracy, and understanding what is the Navajo Government Reform Project.

The Office of Management & Budget (0MB) will be dosed on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 0MB will be participating in a training work session away from the work site. 

Official notification that beginning March 1, 2024. the Department of Personnel Management (DPM) will provide the following compliance training: Sexual Harassment Awareness & prevention Training. Previously provided by the Staff Development & Training Department. 

All Executive and Judicial Branch employees will need to attend Compliance Training Sexual Harassment Awareness & Prevention Training every other year. Mandated by Dr. Buu Nygren and Chief Justice of the Navajo Nation Supreme Court JoAnn Jayne via Executive Order (EO No. 03-2023 & AO No. 34-2023). 

Please see attachments for further details: 

Thursday March 28, 2024

9 AM - 2 PM

Location: North of the Administration 02 Building in Window Rock, AZ

Booth Registration please email: shawnmarie.billiman@navajo-nsn.gov

The February 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.

The Office of the Controller (OOC) has implemented the automatic “Numbering Travel Authorization (TA) form” utilizing the Financial Management Information System (FMIS). This self-service process has become evident that it is an excellent resource

We are pleased to announce that the group health and disability insurance employee premium rates decreased for Plan Year 2024 and the health benefits were enhanced beginning January 1, 2024. The contribution percentage determined by each organization are communicated directly by the Human Resources, Benefits, or Payroll Departments to their employees. 

The office of Miss Navajo Nation (OMNN) is inviting all three (3) branch Navajo Nation Government and the respective Divisions, Departments, and/or Programs to "Egg-Stravaganza Easter" celebration, hosted by Navajo Nation Zoo and Miss Navajo Nation 2023-2024, Amy N. Begaye. 

This is a community celebration in bringing our communities together with free family activities including educational booths. This event is set for Saturday, March 30, 2024 starting with Bunny Walk/Run at 9:00am, on-site registration at Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation parking lot and all Easter activities will be inside the Navajo Nation Zoo grounds. 

Open to the public - Virtual Event

Wednesday, MARCH 13, 2024 at 8:30am to 10:30am

Today February 28, 2024.

Quality Inn in Window Rock, AZ from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

March 20, 2024

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Navajo Nation Museum, Window Rock, AZ

Please be advised that Navajo Department of Workforce Development - Window Rock Administration will be closed on February 29, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The Administration staff will be attending a staff meeting. Office hours will resume on March 1, 2024. 

February 26 & 27, 2024 | 9:00AM -3:00PM | NED Hatatlie Center Museum - 4th Floor Dine College Tsaile, AZ

• Strong winds this afternoon through Tuesday, with gusts 40-50 mph. 
• Rain and snow showers this evening through Tuesday. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 7000 feet late on Tuesday. 
• Another storm due next weekend, with high confidence in strong winds. Rain / snow amounts uncertain. 
• Becoming colder on Wednesday, otherwise temperatures at or above normal into Saturday.

The Office of Background Investigations respectfully announces temporary office closure beginning Tuesday, February 20, 2024, to Thursday, February 22, 2024, for the department's attendance to the Tribal Adjudication Professional Certification training being held by NNAHRA & PSC. See attached memorandum.

Our office will resume normal business operations on Friday, February 23, 2024.

The Navajo Nation Division of Social Services, on behalf of the Navajo Nation, will host a “Navajo Family Resource Fair” to be held at the Utah Division of Indian Affairs, 250 N 1950 West, Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday, February 15, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, February 16, 2024, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This is your invitation to join us in this collaborative effort to share Navajo Nation resources with our urban relatives.

Attached is the flyer and Exhibitor Registration form for Navajo Nation departments and programs to confirm their participation as an exhibitor.

For more information call (928) 871-6851.

The Navajo Nation Division of Social Services, on behalf of the Navajo Nation, will host a “Navajo Family Resource Fair” to be held at the Denver Indian Center, located at 4407 Morrison Rd, Denver, CO on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

This is your invitation to join us in this collaborative effort to share Navajo Nation resources with our urban relatives.

Attached is the flyer and Exhibitor Registration form for Navajo Nation departments and programs to confirm their participation as an exhibitor.

For more information call (928) 871-6851.

The January 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.

The $2,500 NAAMLP Scholarship is to assist in the education of students whose intention is to work as scientists, engineers or technicians in the field of mine land reclamation. For more information see: https://naamlp.comMay 31, 2024 Application Deadline

The BIA WaterCorps Program and Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) in partnership with the Navajo Department of Water Resources – Water Management Branch are seeking WaterCorps members who will work on projects to gather field data that will quantify and characterize the water resources on the Navajo Nation.

The Navajo Nation Division of Social Services, on behalf of the Navajo Nation, will host a “Navajo Family Resource Fair” to be held at the Gallup Community Services Center, located at 410 Bataan Veterans CT in Gallup, NM on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

This is your invitation to join us in this collaborative effort to share Navajo Nation resources with our urban relatives.

Attached is the flyer to share with your community. The exhibitor registration form is for Navajo Nation departments and programs to confirm their participation as an exhibitor.

For more information call (928) 871-6851.

Friday, February 2, 2024

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

February 8 & 9, 2024 | 9:00AM -3:00PM | NED Hatatlie Center Museum - 4th Floor Dine College Tsaile, AZ

February 21 & 22, 2024  | 9:00AM -4:00PM | Navajo Nation Museum Window Rock, AZ

As of Wednesday, January 24th, the Shiprock AML Reclamation Program office is experiencing a power outage due to the failure of a breaker fuse. This unexpected issue has resulted in the loss of electricity, and there is also a risk of water lines freezing. In light of these circumstances and to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees, we have decided to temporarily close the office until further notice.

AIF Incentive Programs – Kim Johnson

AIF Proposal Process – Ferdinand Notah

Gardening Techniques – Ferdinand Notah

January 29, 2024 / 10am-12pm

The Insurance Services Department staff which includes the Risk Management Program, Safety/Loss Control Program, Workers' Compensation Program, and Employee Benefits Program will be participating in Wellness & Safety Work Session. The office will be closed from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. 

The Office of the Controller (OOC) has implemented the automatic "Numbering Travel Authorization (TA) form" utilizing the Financial Management Information System (FMIS). This self-service process has significantly improved the request for travel authorization numbering, instant time for the Navajo Nation employees who plan to travel. 

Staff Development and Training Department will be offering the following Compute Trainings from January 2024 to March 2024. \

If you are interested in any of the courses offered, please contact the training at lpatterson@navajo-nsn.gov or call at 928-871-7111. 

You can go to our website to download our registration form (Individual or Group) at:

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

Window Rock, AZ – The Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management announces a task force composed of personnel from the Division of Public Safety to include the Navajo Nation Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Medical Service, and Department of Corrections. This task force was created with the anticipation of the imminent winter storms projected to impact the Navajo Nation within the coming months.

Please be advised, the Navajo Nation Department of Retirement Services (NDRS) will be closed on Thursday, December 28, 2023, beginning at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Normal business operations will resume on Friday, December 29, 2023, at 8:00 AM. 

This memorandum serves as official notification that all Navajo Nation Executive Branch employees, permanent and temporary, are hereby granted Sixteen (16) Hours of Administrative Leave from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023 and Tuesday, December 26, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.