Government Agencies and Programs
The Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission's vision is to be an exemplary commission by adding public value to the State of Michigan and the APA community, by fully engaging APAs across the state
The Commission strives to market the state's career development services to Michigan Hispanics, encourage initiatives to reduce the high school dropout rates of Hispanic youth, and facilitate efforts to increase the enrollment of Hispanics in postsecondary education and training programs
The Michigan Immigrant and Refugee Council passionately embraces diversity, recognizing and celebrating the profound strength immigrants and refugees bring to the vibrant tapestry of Michigan. The council is unwavering in its dedication to cultivating a warm, inclusive environment that extends a heartfelt welcome to individuals from diverse backgrounds who have chosen Michigan as their new home.
The Michigan LGBTQ+ Commission, stands as a beacon of advocacy, inclusion and celebration for Michigan's diverse LGBTQ+ community. The commission's charge is to ensure equal representation, amplify voices and foster a state where everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, feels affirmed and valued.
The 15-member council will advise the department on issues relating to the Arab and Chaldean communities in Michigan and promote awareness of their culture and history
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In 2005 Governor Jenifer Granholm established Governor’s Advisory Council of Asian Pacific American Affairs (ACAPAA) with the Department of Civil Rights by an Executive Order. The purpose of the Council was In 2005, Gov. Jennifer Granholm took a significant step toward amplifying the voices of Michigan's Asian and Pacific American (APA) communities by establishing the Governor’s Advisory Council of Asian Pacific American Affairs (ACAPAA) within the Department of Civil Rights through an Executive Order. The council was tasked with advising the Governor and the Department of Civil Rights on crucial policy matters impacting APAs in the state. Recognizing the community's aspiration for lasting representation, PA 536 of 2008 marked a pivotal moment, elevating MAPAAC to a permanent entity within the state government, ensuring continuous representation regardless of changing administrations. Gov. Granholm further solidified this transition in 2009 through Executive Order 2009-21, effectively transferring powers and duties from ACAPAA to MAPAAC. This transformative move abolished the advisory council and laid the foundation for the establishment of the current Commission, fulfilling the longstanding desire for a steadfast and unyielding advocate for the APA community in Michigan.