Announcements

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’

Navajo Word/Phrase: t’ahkǫʼ

English Translation:  kerosene

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

Navajo Word/Phrase: didiłjeeh

English Translation:  start a fire

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

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.

Starting Monday, January 5, 2025, the Dilkon District Records Section will have LIMITED SERVICES until further notice.

For any requests for Criminal & Traffic History Records (CTHR), you can contact the Information Management Section at (928) 357-6210. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation. Thank you!

Navajo Word/Phrase: tin

English Translation: ice

Usage in a Sentence (Navajo): Tin sikaad ch’ééh atiingo baa’akonízin doh

The attached Department of Personnel Management (DPM) memorandum provides important information regarding payroll processing for the pay period ending December 26, 2025. It explains identified payroll discrepancies affecting a limited number of employees, including overpayments and underpayments related to non-tax deductions and time adjustments. The memorandum also outlines corrective actions being taken, including an additional payroll run scheduled for January 6, 2026, instructions for employee housing payments, and forthcoming adjustments to loans and other non-tax deductions. Employees are encouraged to review the memorandum carefully for details and guidance. Have a great and safe New Year!

The Information Management Section of the Navajo Police Department will be closed from December 31, 2025, through January 2, 2025. 

We will resume regular business office hours on Monday, January 5, 2026. 

The Department of Information Technology (DIT) is improving sign-in security for all Navajo Nation users. Going forward, everyone must use Multifactor Authentication (MFA) when signing in.

To complete or confirm your sign-in, please go to:
 https://www.office.com

Signing in at office.com will prompt you to reauthenticate and complete MFA setup if needed.

The Navajo Nation Museum Presents:

The 16th Annual Navajo Shoe Game

Date: December 31, 2025, New Year's Eve

Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM

Door Prizes and Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners

Navajo Word/Phrase: Ma’ii Jooldlóshí Haigo Baahane’

English Translation: Winter Navajo Coyote Stories

Navajo Shoe Game Songs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwe8aemojvw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=noyTCkW&v=gqi13jqaZ5I&feature=youtu.be

Please review the following important updates regarding payroll and timekeeping in Dayforce.
If you have had any end-of-employment actions that occurred between 11/10/2025-12/26/2025 and a
PAF has not been submitted or the update has not been completed in Dayforce, please provide the information to DPM at erp.support@navaio-nsn.gov.

Navajo Word/Phrase: Késhjééh

English Translation: Navajo Shoe Games

Navajo Shoe Game Songs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=aIFlWbsp3Eeg_2L1&t=742&v=xkKY_R4Pxzo&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yyjlgyf8CRY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=oBnGq2MPThDKP&v=Al2f2bEs9Mc&feature=youtu.be

This announcement serves to inform all Navajo Nation Executive and Legislative Branch employees that the Dayforce system has officially rolled out and is currently operational. While minor system adjustments are actively being addressed, payroll for the period ending December 26, 2025 will be processed as scheduled, and all timekeeping and payroll activities will continue to be conducted exclusively in Dayforce. Employees and supervisors are reminded that timesheets must be completed and approved no later than Monday, December 29, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) to ensure timely payroll processing. Additional details and guidance are provided in the attached memorandum, which can be viewed for further information.

Navajo Word/Phrase: Yitsid

English Translation: pounding it

Usage in a sentence (Navajo): Ashkii tin yitsid

This supervisor-only webinar provides step-by-step guidance on reviewing and resolving employee timesheets in the Dayforce system. Supervisor's will learn how to correct missing time entries, adjust overtime, enter administrative leave, and address common timesheet issues to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance.

The webinar will take place on December 23, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For registration information, please refer to the attached document.

Thank you, and have a great day!

Navajo Word/Phrase: Yishbéézh

English Translation: boiling

Usage in a sentence (Navajo): Tó yishbéézh.

In appreciation of the hard work, dedication, and commitment each of you has shown throughout the year, I am granting 32 hours of Administrative Leave for Navajo Nation Executive Branch employees, permanent and temporary, to be taken over the week of Christmas and the New Year holiday. This schedule ensures that departments and programs continue to provide services while allowing staff to enjoy the holidays with family and loved ones.

The Navajo Police Department (NPD) Headquarters and The Information Management Section (IMS) Offices, located on the second floor of the Navajo Nation Inn Business Office Complex, will be

 CLOSED due to NTUA waterline repairs.

Navajo Uranium Workers Program - Department Closure 

The memorandum will serve as notice that Crownpoint DALTCS Office will have be closed on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The Agency staff and 17 Senior Center Staff will be attending All Staff Christmas Luncheon at Smith Lake Senior Center.   

The Agency staff and Senior Center staff will resume regular business on Monday, December 22, 2025 @ 8:00AM.

The Window Rock Wellness Center will be closed on December 19, 2025 and will reopen on December 22, 2025.

2nd Quarter NSC First Aid/CPR/AED Training dates. 

This memorandum is to inform all Navajo Nation departments and programs that the Department of Personnel Management (DPM) will no longer be accepting Personnel Action Forms (PAF) effective immediately.

As all departments and programs are aware of the new Dayforce System going live and beginning the implementation process, this includes the transition of departments/programs to begin submitting personnel actions directly within the new system. As part of this transition, PAFs will be discontinued and are no longer required for New Hires, Change Notices or Termination actions.

Navajo Word/Phrase: Diné bi Waashindoon beehaz’áanii

English Translation: Navajo government law

Usage in a sentence (Navajo): ’ad éí bééshbaadasi’ání éí Diné bi Waashindoon beehaz’áanii yik’ehgo
nidaalnish.

Navajo Word/Phrase: Diyin Din’é Bits’ąą́ ’dę ́ ́ę’ ́ Beehaz’ánii’

English Translation: Diné Customary Law

Usage in a sentence (Navajo): Diyin dine’é hanihidiilyaa binajį’ bik’ehgo na’adáh.

Navajo Word/Phrase: Nahasdzáán dóó’ Yádiłhił Bits’ą́ą́’dęę́ ́’ Beehaz’áanii

English Translation: Diné Natural Laws

Usage in a sentence (Navajo): Nohoosdząąn dóó’ yádiłhił bikaa’ holónígii éí t’áá
ałtsoh baa’ akohinzin dóó’ dahdilzin