Announcements

The Navajo Nation Department of Justice (“NNDOJ”) issues the attached Navajo Nation Services Contract and Modification templates with the form date NNDOJ1-26.

These NNDOJ01-26 forms replace all previous versions, including those issued on October 21, 2025, with form date NNDOJ10-25. Also available at nndoj.navajo-nsn.gov/Contract-Template

To all interested individuals who would like to start a business, the Eastern RBDO office has scheduled 4 workshop classes to attend during the month of March.

A gathering for prayer for our Indigenous Active Duty members, Military Families and Veterans.

FRIDAY MARCH 6, 2026

St. Michaels, Navajo Nation (ARIZ) – The Office of the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission (“Commission”) has published its report of the public hearings conducted on the Gallup McKinley County School District (“GMCSD”). In late 2025, the Commission held four public hearings in McKinley County to hear from parents, students and the local communities about their experiences with the GMCSD. The report is a compilation of public testimonies that include allegations of racism, funding inequities and the need for better communication from the school district.

It is important to hear the collective voices of our Navajo citizens about their experiences and on behalf of their children, grandchildren and relatives. The Commission conducted the hearings in response to publications that GMCSD Native students were disproportionately disciplined at a higher rate than other students in the state of New Mexico. The report, addressed to Navajo Nation leaders, provides specific recommendations related to the school district.

For a printed copy of the report contact the Office of the Commission at 928-871-7436 or visit the website at https://nnhrc.navajo-nsn.gov/Portals/0/Files/2025_GMCSD_Report.pdf for a digital copy.

TOPIC: SELF-COMPASSION AND POSITIVE SELF-TALK
DATE: MARCH 4, 2026
TIME: 10 A.M. TO 11 A.M.

This memorandum serves as an official notification that all Navajo Nation Executive Branch employees, permanent and temporary, are granted (1) One Hour of Administrative Leave from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in observance of a total lunar eclipse also referred to as a red moon. The total lunar eclipse will be observable from the Navajo Nation starting around 4:04 am and concluding less than one hour later. We will start to see what is called the penumbral eclipse at 1:44 am and that will end six hours later – around 7:44 am

This memorandum is to inform all Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments, Programs and Customers that the Fort Defiance Workforce Center will be temporarily closed until further notice. The Fort Defiance WFC employees have relocated to the NDWD Window Rock Administration.

This memorandum serves as official notification that all Navajo Nation employees, both permanent and temporary, are granted eight (8) hours of Administrative Leave from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026.

The purpose of this administrative leave is to support our Navajo student-athletes who are competing in the Arizona Interscholastic Association's Copper State Championship and the 3A State Championship taking place in Phoenix, Arizona. Our young people have worked incredibly hard to reach this level of competition, and they are proudly representing their schools, their families, their communities, and the Navajo Nation. Moments like these bring our people together and remind us of the strength and unity within our Nation.

This Memorandum is to notify all Navajo Nation Departments and Programs that the Navajo Election Administration and all Subdivisions will be closed on Monday, March 02, 2026 to Friday, March 6, 2026, for Professional Staff Development/Work Session. We will resume business March 9, 2026. 

Join Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country (GHWIC) and Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services (DBMHS) a "Talking Circle" this evening Wednesday February 25, 2026, from 6pm-8pm at the Navajo Nation Museum Hogan. This is a free event and open to the public. For more information, please see flyer. Next events are on March 18, 2026, and April 15, 2026.

The Department of Personnel Management will host in-person Dayforce Supervisor Training on March 11 and 12, 2026, in Flagstaff, Arizona, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This training is intended for employees with the Manager role in Dayforce and will provide tools and guidance to help supervisors support their employees. Representatives from Payroll, Employee Benefits, and Retirement Services will be present to assist and answer questions.

There is no registration fee, but attendees are responsible for their own travel and lodging. Participants only need to attend one day, as both sessions cover the same material.

Registration Link is posted on the attached announcement.

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.

St. Michaels, Navajo Nation (ARIZ) – The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission (“Commission”), passed resolution NNHRCFEB-02-2026: Opposing the Application of the Sale of Liquor by Chieftain Mobil located in Chambers, Arizona and Urging the Apache County Board of Supervisors to do the Same; and the Arizona State Liquor Board to Deny the Application. The resolution passed 3-0 vote, during the February regular meeting. The Commission further urges the Arizona State Liquor Board to deny the application to sell liquor by Chieftain Mobil and owner Mr. Sanjay M. Patel in Chambers, AZ.

This memo serves to inform all Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments, Programs, & Chapters of the guidance and instructions for the use of Certificates of Good Standing (CGS). 

If you have any questions, you can contact our office at the Business Regulatory Department at (928) 357 - 6643. Thank you. 

This memorandum serves to inform you that Staff Development and Training Department has established new phone numbers for their contacts.

FEB. 20, 2026 (MEET & GREET)

TIME: 5:30PM

• MARCH 26.2026

• APRIL 24, 2026

• MAY 29, 2026

• JUNE 26, 2026

An Informational Notice from the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission

February 13, 2026

10 AM - 6 PM

Navajo Nation Museum, Window Rock, AZ

This memorandum is to inform all Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments and Programs that the Navajo Department of Workforce Development (NDWD) will be closed from February 10 - 13, 2026. All NDWD employees will be attending the NDWD 2026 Employee Conference. 

Please see the attached memorandum from the Department of Personnel Management (DPM) and the Office of the Controller’s Payroll Department for the full statement and detailed instructions regarding Dayforce, current payroll processing, and required employee actions.

At this time, we are emphasizing one immediate action item related to payroll corrections: Paper timesheet submittals for Pay Period Ending (PPE) December 26, 2025. To address the payroll issues that occurred during PPE 12/26/2025 and support accurate review and correction, all departments and programs are required to submit paper timesheets for PPE 12/26/2025. Additionally, an approved back pay form must be included for any employee who was underpaid or not paid for that pay period.

Please note that a firm deadline has now been established. All paper timesheets for PPE 12/26/2025 must be submitted to the Payroll Department no later than February 12, 2026. Timely submission is necessary to ensure Payroll can complete reviews and process any required corrections without further delays.

This memorandum is to inform the public, our passengers, Navajo Nation Departments and Programs of the temporary closure of Navajo Transit System from Tuesday, February 17, 2026, through Friday, February 20, 2026. This closure will result in no bus services for these four days.

Honoring Heart Health Together

We invite you and your family to a “Take Care of Your HEART” workshop hosted by the Restoring & Celebrating Family Wellness Committee at Beclabito Chapter on February 24, 2026.

Facilitated by the Navajo Health Education Program, this free, in-person event will share information on how to take care of your heart to lower the risks of heart disease. In addition, the presentation will provide an overview of heart-related conditions, risk factors, and what you can do to prevent heart disease and manage your health.

Ádaa’ áholyá - Take Care of Yourself

The Office of Miss Navajo Nation invites all Departments, Organizations and Royalty to join us on April 4th, 2026!

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation Council approved Legislation 0169-25 with amendments, reauthorizing the Diné Higher Education Grant Fund Act by a vote of 17 in favor and 0 opposed, on Friday, January 30.

The Navajo Land Department - ALL AGENCY offices will be CLOSED on Monday February 2, 2026 & February 3, 2026 due to the Urgent State of the Tuba City Land Office. All offices will resume regular working hours on Wednesday February 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Office of Background Investigations will be closed on February 4-5 from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The staff will be attending the 3rd Annual Peacemaking Program Winter Conference 2026. Normal operations will resume Friday, February 6, 2026 at 8:00am.

Navajo Transit System will begin charging a $3.00 bus fare to utilize our public transportation
system. This bus fare will go into effect on March 2, 2026. We have been fortunate to have
provided fare-free service for the last six years. Unfortunately, we must reimplement this bus fare
for various reasons.

The Navajo Division of Children and Family Services' Department of Child Care and Development would like to announce closures for the month of February in the communities of Crownpoint, NM; Shiprock, NM; Fort Defiance, AZ; St. Michaels, AZ; Chinle, AZ; Many Farms, AZ; Tsaile, AZ; Pinon, AZ. Detailed releases are attached.

The Office of the Navajo Tax Commission will be closed on January 29, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM for our Quarterly Employee Appreciation. Regular business will resume at 3:00 PM, and all inquiries will be addressed upon our return.
We appreciate your understanding.

The Fort Defiance Homesite Lease Office will be CLOSED the following days: Thursdays & Friday, January 29 & 30, 2026. The office closure is to allow for the relocation of staff from their interim workspace back to our permanent office location. The permanent office, which was previously closed due to flooding, has now been fully restored and is ready for use. Our office will begin normal operations on Monday, February 2, 2026.

This memorandum is to inform all Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments and Programs that the Shiprock Workforce Center will be closed from January 28, 2026 to January 30, 2026. All staff will be attending a training session in Window Rock, Arizona. The Shiprock Workforce Center will resume full operation on February 2, 2026.

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.

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