Monday, Oct. 13 is Columbus Day, a federal holiday, so many government offices will be closed in observance across Michigan.

Nationwide, Columbus Day will be celebrated with parades and events that highlight Italian-American heritage and pride, according to the Smithsonian Magazine . However, the holiday has been criticized due the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples.

In 2021, former President Joe Biden issued the first presidential proclamation in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, on the same date as Columbus Day. While Indigenous Peoples' Day is not recognized as a federal holiday, it is recognized in cities and states.

In Michigan, Indigenous Peoples' Day is observed via proclamation. The state is home to 12 federally recognized Native American tribes , according to the state

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