{"id":41875,"date":"2024-10-11T13:48:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T17:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=41875"},"modified":"2025-03-17T10:06:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T15:06:07","slug":"michigan-governor-designates-native-american-veterans-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/10\/11\/michigan-governor-designates-native-american-veterans-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan governor designates Native American Veterans Day"},"content":{"rendered":" <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?attachment_id=38666\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-38666\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-attachment-id=\"38666\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?attachment_id=38666\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/22\/nativeamericanwomenwarriors.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo taken with Focos&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1719416178&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;9&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0017543859649123&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Photo taken with Focos&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Native American Women Warriors\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Native American Women Warriors&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Native American Women Warriors, a group of Native women veterans, present the colors in front of the National Museum of the American Indian at the opening of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C., on June 26, 2024. Photo by Indianz.Com &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/4.0\/&quot;&gt;(CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/22\/nativeamericanwomenwarriors.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/22\/nativeamericanwomenwarriors.jpeg\" alt=\"Native American Women Warriors\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-38666\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\"> The Native American Women Warriors, a group of Native women veterans, present the colors in front of the National Museum of the American Indian at the opening of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C., on June 26, 2024. Photo by Indianz.Com <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/4.0\/\">(CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<div class=\"h3-responsive font-weight-bold\">Michigan governor designates Native American Veterans Day <\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Friday, October 11, 2024<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"source\">Indianz.Com<\/div>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\">Michigan Gov.  Gretchen Whitmer<\/a> (D) designated October 11 as <a href=\"#proclamation\">Native American Veterans Day<\/a>.\r\n<P><\/p>\r\nAmerican Indians and Alaska Natives enlist in the U.S. military at the highest rates of any racial or ethnic group. Of the more than 140,000 Native veterans, more than 2,500 live in Michigan, according to Whitmer.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n\u201cNative American veterans have demonstrated unparalleled bravery and commitment to their tribal nations and our country throughout history,\u201d <a href=\"#newsrelease\">Whitmer said in a news release<\/a> on Friday. \u201cThese men and women have not only defended our freedoms on the battlefield but have also played crucial roles in advocating for the rights and needs of their communities..\u201d\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n \u201cOn Native American Veterans Day, we pay tribute to their service, sacrifice, and resilience, and we recommit to ensuring they receive the support and recognition they deserve,\u201d said Whitmer. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I\u2019m excited to proclaim Oct 11 as Native American Veterans Day here in Michigan as we celebrate the courage and sacrifice of our Native veterans. That makes it a perfect day to honor these incredible Native Vietnam-era veterans for their bravery and service in our armed forces. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ITiH6w57nq\">pic.twitter.com\/ITiH6w57nq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GovWhitmer\/status\/1844854396997251294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\r\n<a name=\"newsrelease\"><\/a>\r\n <p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Gov. Whitmer Honors Native American Veterans Day<\/div>\r\n<div>Celebrating the service, sacrifice and resilience of Native American Veterans<\/div>\r\n <div><EM>The following is the text of an October 11, 2024, news release from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D).<\/em><\/div>\r\n <P><\/P>\r\nLANSING, Michigan \u2013 Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation recognizing October 11, 2024, as Native American Veterans Day in Michigan. This day honors the remarkable contributions of Native American veterans, who have served with exceptional courage, valor, and loyalty in the U.S. Armed Forces, from the Revolutionary War to Iraq and Afghanistan. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n\u201cNative American veterans have demonstrated unparalleled bravery and commitment to their tribal nations and our country throughout history,\u201d said Governor Whitmer. \u201cThese men and women have not only defended our freedoms on the battlefield but have also played crucial roles in advocating for the rights and needs of their communities. On Native American Veterans Day, we pay tribute to their service, sacrifice, and resilience, and we recommit to ensuring they receive the support and recognition they deserve.\u201d\r\n\r\n <p><\/p>\r\n\r\n\u201cAs we mark Native American Veterans Day, we honor the deep sense of duty and warrior spirit that Native American veterans have shown in their service to this nation,\u201d said Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. \u201cTheir legacy of bravery, honor, and commitment has helped shape the fabric of our country. Today, we not only reflect on their contributions but also recommit ourselves to ensuring that they have access to the benefits, healthcare, and support they deserve. We stand tall for our Native American veterans, honoring their courage and the strength they\u2019veshown on and off the battlefield.\u201d\r\n\r\n \r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div><strong>A Legacy of Service: Native Americans\u2019 Proud History of Military Enlistment<\/strong><\/div>\r\n\r\nNative Americans have historically enlisted in the military at higher rates per capita than any other ethnic group. Over 44,000 Native Americans served in World War II, including more than 800 Native American women who served in the Women\u2019s Army Corps. Today, there are more than 140,000 Native American veterans across the United States and Puerto Rico, with 2,534 living in Michigan. \r\n\r\n <p><\/p>\r\n\r\nGovernor Whitmer\u2019s proclamation acknowledges the enduring challenges that Native American veterans face, including access to healthcare, benefits, and support services. The state of Michigan remains committed to advocating for these veterans and working alongside community leaders to ensure that their sacrifices are honored, and their needs met.\r\n\r\n  <p><\/p>\r\n\r\nNative American Veterans Day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the significant role that Native Americans have played in defending the nation and to raise awareness about the ongoing efforts to improve the lives of Native American veterans. 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DA_8e9-vGvt\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Gretchen Whitmer (@gewhitmer)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\r\n<a name=\"proclamation\"><\/a><HR>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">October 11, 2024: Native American Veterans Day<\/div>\r\nWHEREAS, Native American men and women have served in the Armed Forces of the United States where they have shown exceptional valor and heroism on all of our nation\u2019s battlefields from the American Revolution to Iraq and Afghanistan; and,\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nWHEREAS, the unique and rich cultural heritage of Native American communities has fostered the warrior spirit that exemplifies the qualities of strength, honor, pride, devotion, and wisdom, with Native Americans enlisting at higher rates per capita than any other ethnic group; and,\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nWHEREAS, over 44,000 Native Americans served during World War II, with many distinguishing themselves through acts of bravery and valor, including more than 800 Native American women who were accepted in the Women\u2019s Army Corps; and,\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nWHEREAS, the sacrifices made by Native American veterans extend beyond the battlefield, as they have also served as advocates for their communities, ensuring that the rights and needs of Native American families are recognized and met; and,\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nWHEREAS, the challenges faced by Native American veterans, including access to healthcare, benefits, and support systems, necessitate an ongoing commitment and advocacy from both the state government and community leaders; and,\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nWHEREAS, it is essential to honor and recognize the contributions, sacrifices, and resilience of Native American veterans, as well as to promote awareness of their stories and experiences; and,\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nWHEREAS, there are currently more than 140,000 Native American Veterans living in the United States and Puerto Rico, and of this number, 2,534 call Michigan their home;\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nNOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim October 11, 2024, as Native American Veterans Day in Michigan.\r\n \r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Michigan Gov. 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