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Navajo Word/Phrase: Wót'áadi Niłch'i

English Translation: atmosphere

Usage in a sentence (Navajo): Wót’áadi niłch’i ayoó deesk’aaz hai jį' hodilzhishgo

This memorandum serves as an official notification that all Navajo Nation Executive Branch employees, permanent and temporary, are granted Four (4) Hours of Administrative Leave from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025. Please support the Northern Navajo Fair, the oldest fair on the Navajo Nation.

Excluded from this release are OPVP Executive Staff, Division Directors, and Deputy Division Directors who will continue with their regular business duties. Essential service workers, first responders, Chapter employees, Division of Transportation employees, and other emergency personnel will continue to follow their set schedules, unless arrangements are made with an immediate supervisor.

Navajo Word/Phrase: chizh

English Translation: fire wood

Usage in a sentence (Navajo): Chizh nidahageeh jį’ hoolzhiizh.

Good afternoon Navajo Nation, We would like to share with you the following announcements from the Navajo Special Diabetes Program.

• Event Cancellation - "NNSDP Community Health & Fitness Hiking Series"
• Community Cross Fit Fun Challenge - October Schedule
• Window Rock Wellness Center "Change of Hours" 8am to 5pm. Only on listed dates.
      - Wednesday, October 1, 2025
      - Monday, October 13, 2025
      -Wednesday, October 15, 2025
• Dilkon Wellness Center Office Closure. Following Dates only:
      - October 10-15, 2025
      - Tuesday, October 21, 2025
      - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
• Fuel for Wellness - October Schedule
• Ball & Bar - Fitness Classes Schedule

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