MichiganMichigan House declares a week honoring tribal nations
The Michigan House declares September 25 through October 1, 2026, Michigan Indian Week, recognizing tribal nations’ contributions and calling for cooperation between tribal and state leaders.
What it does
Michigan Indian Week recognizes tribal nations’ contributions to the state and its history. The resolution also calls for thorough cooperation and communication between tribal and state leaders.
Argument forRecognizing tribal nations’ contributions could help residents learn about Michigan’s shared history and may encourage state and tribal leaders to communicate.
Argument againstBecause the resolution declares a week and calls for cooperation without naming specific steps, it may not lead to practical changes for tribal communities.
More detail
The Michigan House declares September 25 through October 1, 2026, Michigan Indian Week and recognizes the contributions of tribal nations, their citizens, and predecessors. The declaration recognizes tribal nations, their citizens, and predecessors as contributors to Michigan’s history and future. The declared week runs from September 25 through October 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 23adoptedAdopted
- Sep 23substitute (H-1) adopted
- Sep 23introduced by Representative Rep. Angela WitwerIntroduced
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