Menu Tools Announcements November 23 Nov Navajo Nation Department of Health INFECTION PREVENTION CONTROL TRAINING AVAILABLE TO HELP PREVENT SPREAD OF COVID-19 ON THE NAVAJO NATION DATE Wednesday, December 01, 2021 and December 15, 2021 TIME 9:30 am to 12:00 pm November 23 Nov Navajo Nation Office of the First Lady and Second Lady UPCOMING EVENTS NOVEMBER 23, 2021 - HUNTING: PART 2 - The Wowan's Role DECEMBER 6 -7, 2021 - THE HEALING POWER OF GOD 2021 VIRTUAL FAMILY CONFERENCE November 23 Nov Navajo Nation Telecommunication & Utilities New 10 digit Dialing Change Information regarding a change in dialing out. November 23 Nov Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President Administrative Leave on November 24, 2021 This memorandum serves as official notification that all Navajo Nation Executive Branch employees, permanent and temporary, are granted four (4) hours of Administrative Leave from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. November 22 Nov Navajo Nation Staff Development and Training PROMOTES VIRTUAL HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN AND FRIENDS ENGAGEMENTS Be safe, healthy and joyous this Holiday Season and still capture the excitement virtually November 22 Nov Navajo Nation Elections Administration NAVAJO BOARD OF ELECTION SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, November 23, 2021 @ 9AM - LOCATION: via Teleconference November 17 Nov Navajo Nation Telecommunication & Utilities GET READY TO CHANGE THE WAY YOU DIAL YOUR CALLS! The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022. November 15 Nov Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management FY'21 STANDING DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY During the period that I am on leave or on travel from Department of Personnel Management, the following order of delegation will be in effect. Reycita Toddy, HR Classification & Pay Manager Charlotte Bigthumb, Employee Relations Specialist November 15 Nov Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance 2021 Chief Manuelito Scholarship Virtual Awards Ceremony Will Premiere on Navajo Nation Family Day Please join the Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance in honoring 2021 high school graduates who have earned the Navajo Nation's highest academic honor – the Chief Manuelito Scholarship. November 9 Nov Navajo Nation Staff Development and Training Department Thank you, Veterans! November 9 Nov Staff Development and Training Department LIMITED SERVICES Navajo Nation Staff Development and Training Department will be on Limited Services on Monday, November 29, 2021 to Wednesday, December 1, 2021, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. SDTD personnel will be in training for all days indicated. November 3 Nov New Mexico Announces Children Ages 5-11 Are Now Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine The New Mexico Department of Health and Public Education Department announced today that children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. This follows federal approvals by both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC). November 2 Nov Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development 2022 NAVAJO NATION ECONOMIC SUMMIT April 18-21, 2022 Twin Arrows Casino Resort October 28 Oct Navajo Nation Staff Development and Training Department Navajo Nation Employee Multi-Service Orientation (NNEMSO) 2-Day Session November 16, 2021 – November 17, 2021. Information & Registration Link is on Flyer Happy Halloween! Be Safe and Have a great weekend October 28 Oct Navajo Transit System Happy Halloween October 28 Oct Navajo Department of Health issues COVID-19 public health guidance for Halloween The Navajo Department of Health continues to caution schools and the general public and provide public health guidance to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 infections at all times, including the upcoming Halloween weekend. Numbers of new daily COVID- 19 cases continue to fluctuate on the Navajo Nation while the states of Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico continue to report large numbers of new infections. October 26 Oct Navajo Department of Health NDOH Guideline Testing and Vaccination Requirement The Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management issued an addendum to the Navajo Nation Personnel Policies Manual regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate last week. In the memo, it was mentioned that the Navajo Department of Health would issue a guideline for testing and vaccine requirements. [Please click on the link for] the guideline and for questions, please call the Navajo Health Command Operations Center at (928) 871-7014. October 26 Dec Navajo Nation Special Diabetes Program I AM YOGA November 1, 2021 through December 17, 2021 October 26 Dec Navajo Nation Special Diabetes Program Bootcamp Fitness November 1, 2021 through November 24, 2021 October 26 Dec Navajo Nation Special Diabetes Program Employee Wellness Matters October 27, 2021 thru December 22, 2021 October 26 Dec Computer Training Schedule - (November, December 2021) Staff Development & Training All computer training courses will be conducted on the Zoom Video Communication platform (computer microphone, audio speakers and webcam are required). October 22 Oct Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT ADDENDUM TO THE NAVAJO NATION PERSONNEL POLICIES MANUAL On September 30, 2021 Mrs. Reycita Toddy, Delegated Human Resources Director sent a memorandum informing all Navajo Nation Employees within the Executive and Legislative Branches that all Navajo Nation employees are to comply with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. October 18 Nov Navajo Nation Staff Development and Training Department November 2021 Virtual Training Using Time Wisely Realistic Teamers DE Stress October 12 Oct Navajo Nation Division of Human Resources INTRODUCTION OF HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR May this memorandum serve as notice to all Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments, Programs and Agency Offices that Ms. Tomacita R. Woodie has been hired as the Human Resources Director for the Department of Personnel Management (DPM), effective Monday, October 11, 2021. October 12 Oct Navajo Nation Facilities Maintenance Department FMD ANNUAL WINTERIZATION SCHEDULE This memorandum is to inform all Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments & Programs that our annual "Winterization" of all facilities on our current maintenance listing are scheduled to commence on Monday, October 11, 2021. October 8 Oct Navajo Nation Division of Social Services Navajo Family Assistance Services Continues to Accept Navajo School Clothing and Supplies Applications The Navajo Family Assistance Services (NFAS) have received numerous applications for Navajo School Clothing and Supplies (NSCS) since they released the applications on August 27, 2021. October 4 Oct Navajo Nation Risk Management Program and Navajo Nation Safety/Loss Control Program WEATHERIZATION OF NAVAJO NATION PROPERTIES During this time of the year Navajo Nation Safety/Loss Control Program is reminding all Navajo Nation property occupants to review and prepare their properties for winterization Each year properties are discovered to have been damage by break-ins, water damages and mechanical system shut-off. October 1 Oct Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management CORRECTION - FY 2022 Salary Schedules - General Wage Adjustment (“GWA”) ‒ 3.00% CORRECTION: For reference, [see] the PAF Sample for the FY'22 General Wage Adjustment ("GWA") provided by the Department of Personnel Management ("DPM"). If you require additional assistance, or have any questions regarding the General Wage Adjustment, please contact the DPM at (928)871-6330. Pursuant to the Navajo Nation Council (“NNC”) Resolution No. CS-49-21, the Navajo Nation Fiscal Year 2022 Comprehensive Budget was adopted by the Navajo Nation President on September 27, 2021, waiving 12 N.N.C. § 820(1), § 860, § 840(B), 12 N.N.C. §§ 2001 et seq., and Resolution CF-07-11. Included within the approved FYʼ22 budget, is allocation for a General Wage Adjustment (“GWA”) to increase salaries and wages by 3.00%, beginning on October 1, 2021. October 1 Oct Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT Please be advised Navajo Nation Council Resolution No. CAU-48-21 ("Resolution") mandates that all Navajo Nation Government employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This Resolution supersedes prior orders, departmental level policies, and other directives that are in conflict, and becomes effective on October 24, 2021 - forty-five ( 45) days after enactment of the Resolution. October 1 Oct NNTU Radio Shop Services Let this memo serve as official notification that beginning October 1, 2021, the NNTU Radio Shop will provide limited services due to vacancy of Radio Technician position. July 20 Jul Navajo Nation Division of Aging and Long Term Care Support UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER'S - Tune in on KTNN July 22, 2021 6:00 - 8:00 PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-alzheimers-ktnn-tickets-162593751287 Resource packets can be requested. July 19 Jul Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President STATE OF THE NAVAJO NATION ADDRESS Good Afternoon, We are pleased to share with you the attached State of the Navajo Nation Address from Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for the 2021 Summer Council Session. It is also available online: https://www.opvp.navajo-nsn.gov You may also view and download the Third Quarterly Report for the Navajo Nation Executive Branch by clicking the following link:https://www.opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/Portals/0/FILES/Latest%20News/Executive%20Branch%20Third%20QTR%202021.pdf Thank you, Jared Touchin, Communications Director Office of the President and Vice President THE NAVAJO NATION April 16 Apr President Nez and Vice President Lizer Approves Navajo Nation Council Resolution to Fund the Navajo COVID-19 Burial Assistance to Help Navajo Families Ease the Financial Burden On April 9, 2021, Navajo Nation President Nez and Vice President Lizer enacted Navajo Nation Council Resolution CMA-14-21 authorizing the Navajo Division of Social Services to provide COVID-19 burial assistance to help Navajo families ease the financial burden. March 30 Mar First case of COVID-19 U.K. variant confirmed on the Navajo Nation On Tuesday, the Navajo Nation announced the first confirmed case of the COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 Strain Variant B.1.1.7 also referred to as the U.K. variant, from a COVID-19 test sample that was obtained in the western portion of the Navajo Nation. The U.K. variant is currently the most dominant variant in the United States and has been detected in all 50 states, including many cases in the Four Corners states. March 19 Mar Navajo Nation Washington Office website, www.nnwo.org, is officially launched Visit our new website! November 2 November Office of Background Investigations - Telephone lines are temporarily down This is to inform all Navajo Nation Departments and Programs that the Office of Background Investigations telephone lines are temporarily down. October 5 October Oct 6, 2020, 9am - 12pm, Baca Chapter House Flu Shots and COVID-19 Testing Drive-Up Event June 25 June Postcards Encouraging Households to Respond to 2020 Census Sent to P.O. Boxes The U.S. Census Bureau is sending postcards between June 24 and July 3 to an estimated 1.3 million post office boxes in communities where P.O. boxes are the only mailing address available. The postcards alert households that a census taker may drop off census invitations soon or will visit later to interview them. The postcards also provide information on how to respond to the 2020 Census online or by phone. April 20 April Teleconference and livestreamed SPRING COUNCIL SESSION – MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020 This memorandum shall serve as official notification of the Spring Council Session scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Navajo Nation Council Chamber. In light of the national emergency regarding COVID-19, the Spring Council Session will be held via teleconference and livestreamed. April 16 April Public Health Emergency Order No. 2020-006 Navajo Nation initiates additional weekend curfews, outlines provisions for essential businesses Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer announced a new Public Health Emergency Order, extending the 57-hour weekend curfew for two additional weekends in the month of April and closing essential businesses during weekend curfews due to community spread of COVID-19. As of Wednesday, the total number of positive COVID-19 cases reached 921 with 38 deaths. March 13 Mar LEGISLATIVE BRANCH RESUMES OPERATION This memorandum serves as notification to the Navajo Nation Legislative Branch and all employees, the Legislative Branch will resume operations and regular business hours on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. March 13 Mar Navajo Nation Employee Benefit Plan Medical Coverage and Disability Benefits for Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) This is notice to all insured members of the Navajo Nation Employee Benefit Plan during this unprecedented time. The Employee Benefit Plan has exceptional benefits designed to help employees and their family recieve adequate healthcare services as well as offer disability benefits to employees in the event of their inability to work due to a serious illness. March 3 Mar TRAVEL ADVISORY RELATED TO COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS As we learn more information about the COVID-19/novel coronavirus developments and the increasing concerns regarding the global spread of the COVID-19 virus, the health and well-being of our Navajo people is the top priority for the Nez-Lizer Administration, and this includes all of our Navajo Nation employees. At the time of this memorandum, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation. March 3 Mar Navajo Nation Veterans Administration - Relocating to Another Building The Navajo Nation Veterans Administration Central Administration and Fort Defiance Agency offices will be relocating this week. We are moving across the street to the former Dine Power Authority building in Window Rock, Arizona. In the meantime, we will have limited services to provide until we are all settled into the new building. No later than Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 8:00am March 3 Mar Navajo Heritage and Historic Preservation Department Newsletter Newsletter 2020 March 2 Feb Division of Community Development Newsletter Newsletter February 2020 January 3 Jan Return of Administrative Oversight for Office of Miss Navajo Nation This memorandum serves as a notification that the Office of Miss Navajo Nation will now be returned to the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President, effective Monday, January 6, 2020. January 3 Jan EXCESS CHAIRS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Office Chairs available for re-assignment to Navajo Nation Department. If interested... December 19 Dec Notice: CHANGE COMING TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN, EFFECTIVE JAN 1, 2020 Department of Retirement Services Effective January 1, 2020, the Normal Retirement Age will increase for some participants. 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