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Michigan Indian Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Michigan

Several Native American nations inhabited Michigan before European settlers established colonies there. The strongest tribes were the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi, who formed an alliance known as 'Anishinaabe.'

Michigan Indian Day is celebrated on the fourth Friday of September to recognize the contributions made by various Native American nations to American history, particularly in the state of Michigan. This year’s event occurs on September 22. The designation of the day dates back to 1974, but it did not become widespread until 2007. The day is a commemoration of Michigan’s indigenous peoples and the irreplaceable role they played in the state’s history. The three main Native American tribes residing in Michigan are the Ojibwe, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi.

The background of Michigan Indian Day

Several Native American nations inhabited Michigan before European settlers established colonies there. The strongest tribes were the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi, who formed an alliance known as ‘Anishinaabe.’ French missionaries established the first European settlement in Michigan in 1668 under the name Sault Ste. Marie. After France’s defeat in the Seven Years’ War, the state’s indigenous peoples were exploited extensively in the years that followed, resulting to Michigan’s transfer to the British. Native tribes were incensed by the British’s treatment of them, which led to Pontiac’s War in 1763.

Native American nations aided by the British attacked American settlements during the American Revolution, culminating in the British seizing Michigan. Later, with French assistance, American revolutionaries reclaimed the region. Following the Treaty of Paris in 1783, Michigan was ceded to the newly founded United States of America.

The first Michigan Indian Day was established in 1974, but it did not gain popularity until 2007. Today, the Native American population of Michigan is an integral component of the state’s functioning. Unfortunately, contemporary perceptions of Native Americans place them in a position of relative obscurity. Michigan Indian Day is therefore essential for highlighting the cultural significance of Native American peoples and their contributions to Michigan’s history.

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5 Interesting Michigan Facts

The official motto of Michigan is “Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice.”

Lansing is the capital of Michigan.

It is also known as ‘the Great Lakes State.’

Apple blossom is Michigan’s national flower.

Michigan is the tenth-largest state in the country.

MICHIGAN INDIAN DAY DATES

Year Date Day
2022 September 23 Friday
2023 September 22 Friday
2024 September 27 Friday
2025 September 26 Friday
2026 September 25 Friday
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