Announcements

The Navajo-Hopi Land Commission Office has requested guidance from the Navajo Nation Department of Justice (DOJ) on how the “20% Modification Rule” is applied to contract modifications. This memo provides such guidance. There are three separate provisions in Navajo Nation law and regulation implicated when a contract modification changes the original amount by more than twenty-percent (20%).

Navajo Nation Heritage & Historic Preservation Department (NNHHPD) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Navajo Nation Heritage Legacy Awards. It is a new recognition program honoring individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to safeguarding, promoting, and enriching Diné heritage and cultural resource management. The awards highlight achievements across academic research, traditional knowledge, community-driven preservation, and policy advocacy.

The 2026 honorees are: 

• Klara B. Kelley, Ph.D. – Lifetime Achievement Award

• Roy Kady – Diné Bí ‘Iiná Násyóóleeł Award

• Anthony Klesert, Ph.D. – “Friend of the Navajo” Award

The inaugural ceremony will take place July 25, 2026.

By recognizing outstanding contributions, NNHHPD seeks to inspire continued dedication to protecting Diné heritage, ensuring that the stories, places, and lifeways of the Navajo people endure with strength for generations to come.

Primary Election Day for the Navajo Nation and for the State of Arizona is July 21, 2026. All Navajo Nation Executive Branch employees that are registered voters for the Navajo Nation and/or the State of Arizona are hereby granted eight (8) hours of administrative leave on July 21,2026. Please coordinate this paid time-off to vote with your immediate supervisor

In partnership with the Navajo Department of Health, Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country presents the 3rd Annual Back to School Blessings Gourd Dance & Health Fair at the Navajo Nation Veteran’s Memorial Pow Wow Arena in Window Rock, AZ this Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

For more information, please contact (928) 357-6766. Ahéhee’

This memorandum serves to inform you that the Judicial Branch will host several Probate & Quiet Title Pro Se Clinics at various chapter locations throughout the month of August.

July 22, 2026 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

HOSTED BY THE NAVAJO TREATMENT CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES (NTCCF)

The Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services invites you and your family to Operation Veterans Wellness at the Gallup Sports Complex in Gallup, New Mexico on Friday, July 17, 2026.

This free in-person event will include a morning fun run/walk, wellness presentations, gourd dance, youth activities, and information booths with mental health resources - all designed with our veterans in mind.

This is a day to honor their service, support their healing, and bring our community together around those who gave so much.

Join us, and remember to wear RED (Remember Everyone Deployed). For more information, please contact (505) 722-9470. Ahéhee’

This message serves as an official public notice that Little Colorado River Tribal Park is temporarily closed due to ongoing excessive heat conditions impacting the region. The safety of visitors, local community members, and staff remains our highest priority.

During this closure period, no hiking permits will be issued. This includes all access permits for Salt Trail, Little Colorado River Overlook, and any related hiking areas within the Little Colorado River Tribal Park boundary. Permit distribution will remain suspended until further notice and will resume once conditions have improved and it is safe to reopen the area.

We kindly ask for your assistance in informing community members, visitors, and any relevant partners about this temporary closure and the suspended permit process.

If additional information or clarification is needed, please contact our office at (928) 679‑2303.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support in keeping our community safe.

This memorandum serves to inform you that the Kayenta Judicial District Court will be hosting mobile court services on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the following locations and times: 

• Navajo Mountain, Utah 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Inscription House, Arizona 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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

July 22 & 23, 2026

Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location: Admin BLDG 1

The 3rd class (August 5) of Professional Leadership Development "PLD" training has reached venue capacity. 

This exclusive training class is currently only offered "in-person" for all aspiring employees, current and future leaders.

For information on the next Leadership Training, contact Training Instructor, Darren Kenneth, at darren.kenneth@navajo-nsn.gov 

Thank you for your continued interest in the NN Staff Development and Training Dept. opportunities. 

This notice informs all Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments, and Programs that the Department of Personnel Management will be closed Friday, July 17, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Due to unseen circumstances, the following events have been cancelled. 

Chinle Senior Fitness Day - July 14, 2026 & Pinon Senior Fitness Day - July 16th, 2026

For more information, please contact shawnmarie.billiman@navajo-nsn.gov

Due to unseen circumstances, the following event have been cancelled. 

Talking Circle - July 15, 2026, Navajo Nation Museum, Window Rock, AZ

For more information, please contact shawnmarie.billiman@navajo-nsn.gov

Here the 74th Miss Navajo Nation Pageant Contestants

This memorandum serves to inform you that Chinle and Tuba City Property Management Departments will be closed from Wednesday, July 15, 2026 through Friday, July 17, 2026, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. 

During this time, PMD will be participating in scheduled training. Fort Defiance Property will remain open.

MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026  – THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026 (LAST DAY TO VOTE IN PERSON)

This memorandum provides official notice to all Divisions, Departments, Programs, and community members that the Navajo Land Department Offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

4th Quarter training schedule. 

May this memorandum serve as notice that the Division of Human Resources Administration office will be closed all day on Thursday, July 09, 2026, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Division of Human Resources Administration Staff will be in training that day. The office will resume operations on Friday, July 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.

"Why do I need archaeological clearance for a Navajo Nation homesite lease?" This is one of the most common questions that Navajo Nation Heritage & Historic Preservation Department (NNHHPD) receives from the public.

Read to learn more.

Please be advised that the Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) Newlands Outpatient Treatment Center (OTC) is temporarily consolidating clinical services to the DBMHS Fort Defiance OTC.

For more information, please contact DBMHS Fort Defiance OTC at (928) 729-4012 and/or DBMHS Central Administration at (928) 871-6240. Ahéhee’ – Thank you.

This memorandum serves as a notice that the NN Staff Development and Training Department will be closed on the following days — beginning at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to 5:00 pm Friday, July 24, 2026. Normal operation will resume on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

The Navajo Board of Election Supervisors will hold a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Navajo Election Administration, Navajo Nation Inn-Complex Office (Suite 107), in Window Rock, AZ. 

In partnership with the Navajo Department of Health, Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country presents the 3rd Annual Back to School Blessings Gourd Dance & Health Fair at the Navajo Nation Veteran’s Memorial Pow Wow Arena in Window Rock, AZ on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

For more information, please contact (928) 357-6766. Ahéhee’

Join the Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) on Friday, July 17, 2026, for Operation Veterans Wellness at the Gallup Sports Complex in Gallup, New Mexico.

This free in-person event will include a morning fun run/walk, wellness presentations, gourd dance, youth activities, and information booths with mental health resources - all designed with our veterans in mind.

Join us, and remember to wear RED (Remember Everyone Deployed). For more information, please contact (505) 722-9470. Ahéhee’

The Department of Diné Education and the Navajo Board of Education wish you a Happy 4th of July!

This memorandum is to inform all departments and stakeholders that the Office of Navajo
Government Development staff will be out of the office conducting an official Navajo
Government Reform presentation and providing on-site support.

Regular office hours will resume on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission, ACLU-New Mexico, and City of Albuquerque Equity & Inclusion hosts Know Your Rights session.

St. Michaels, Navajo Nation (ARIZ) ­– The Office of Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission will be hosting Know Your Rights session due to the raised concerns of U.S. Immigration, Customs and Enforcement (ICE).

What: Know Your Rights

When: February 25, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Gateway Center Auditorium

              5400 Gibson Blvd SE

              Albuquerque, NM 87108

Unable to attend in person you can join via Zoom

Webinar ID: 845 2528 9979

Passcode: 075619

The sessions will be open to the public and free. For more information on the upcoming Know Your Rights session contact the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission at 928-871-7436 or Albuquerque Office of Equity & Inclusion at 505-768-3491

The Department of Personnel Management emphasizes that it is critical we receive all completed and approved timesheets for the pay period ending December 26, 2025, without further delay. These timesheets are not simply administrative documents; they are essential data inputs required to validate payroll accuracy during the current payroll retesting phase. Without complete and accurate time records for this specific pay period, we cannot properly test calculations related to regular hours, overtime, leave accruals, deductions, and system integrations.

As of today, time entry information for approximately 700 employees remains outstanding. This significant gap is directly hindering our ability to conduct accurate and reliable payroll testing. Payroll retesting depends on real-time, complete data to confirm that corrections have been properly implemented and that the system is functioning as intended. When hundreds of records are missing, test results become incomplete and unreliable, delaying overall system stabilization.

Immediate action is required by 12:00 pm, Friday, February 20, 2026. The completion of payroll corrections and the successful validation of the system depend on full participation and accountability for the pay period ending December 26, 2025.

Colonial Life's next on-site visit

Date: February 24 & 25, 2026

Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Admin BLDG 1

This memorandum serves as a notice that the NN Staff Development and Training Department will be closed on the following days - beginning at 1:00 pm on Monday, March 9, 2026, to Friday, March 13, 2026. Normal operation will resume on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 8:00 am. 

This memorandum serves as an official notification that all Navajo Nation Executive Branch employees, permanent and temporary, are granted two (2) hours of Administrative Leave from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Due to the winter weather advisory and winter weather road conditions tonight, we will be on a two-hour delay to ensure our employees are able to travel safely to their worksites. Drive carefully and notify proper authorities of any emergencies that may occur due to this weather.

Join us for an evening of learning, singing, and playing on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the DBMHS Sober Living Center in Chinle, AZ.

All singers are welcome. This in-person event is free and open to the public. Ahéhee’ - Thank you.

NNDCD Memorandum related to Bathroom Additions & Renovations

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Department of Health (NDOH) and Navajo Epidemiology Center, in coordination with the Indian Health Service (IHS) and 638-Tribal Health Organizations are notifying the public of confirmed varicella (chickenpox) cases on the Navajo Nation. Chickenpox is a vaccine preventable disease, and we encourage all Navajo Nation residents to stay up to date with their vaccinations to provide immunity against dangerous diseases and to protect both yourself and your community.

The Department of Personnel Management (DPM) and the Office of the Controller’s Payroll Department provide this memorandum as an official update regarding Dayforce, current payroll processing, and required employee actions. Dayforce remains active for Time and Attendance, and employees must continue to clock in, clock out, and submit leave requests once balances are accurately loaded, while supervisors review and approve time in Dayforce for reporting to Payroll as we prepare to reintroduce payroll functions in Dayforce.

Payroll processing is currently being completed in JD Edwards during stabilization efforts. Departments are encouraged to submit Step Increase Recommendation Forms to DPM promptly, and Payroll requests all departments submit a paper timesheet for PPE December 26, 2025, with approved back pay forms for any employee who was underpaid or not paid. DPM is also finalizing leave balance corrections and requests employees update their tax, address, contact, direct deposit, and benefits information in Dayforce; additional training will be scheduled and ERP resources are available on the DPM ERP webpage.

Please see the attached memorandum for the full statement and detailed instructions. Have a great week!

What to do if you or someone you know have been impacted by ICE.

The Office of the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission (“Office”) responds to the concerns of the possible detention of Navajo citizens by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”).

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.

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.

Navajo Word/Phrase: tóshchíín

English Translation:  thin watery porridge

Usage in a Sentence (Navajo): Tóshchíín ayóó łikango íínílaa lá.

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.