Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission

10/07/2026

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10/06/2026

Attention high school teachers, parents, and students! Registration is open for the fourth annual Michigan High School Cyber Summit. The Oct. 14 event is an amazing opportunity for high school students from across the state to take part in an interactive, half-day program that introduces them to real-world cybersecurity challenges, teaches them how to protect digital systems, and explore a variety of cybersecurity career paths.

Learn more and register ➡️ ow.ly/E4hO50ZUqwE

10/05/2026

The Michigan State Board of Education Special Education Committee wants to hear from students, families, educators, advocates, school districts, service providers and community stakeholders across Michigan about how they want to engage with the committee and what they want the committee to know as it begins the next phase of its work to strengthen special education services, supports and outcomes.

Please see the link to the form: https://tinyurl.com/jh3z25ec

09/06/2026

Sharing a community event happening this month: Southeast Michigan’s first-ever Asia Fest in Madison Heights!

Come enjoy cultural performances, and family-friendly activities while celebrating the Asian communities and traditions that enrich our region.

Save the date, invite a friend, and join the celebration!

📍 Madison Heights Civic Center, MI
📅 Sept 20, 2026
🕒 3PM - 8PM

09/04/2026

Save the date!

CAPA Leadership Summit 2026 is coming on November 7, 2026, at the Engineering Center, Oakland University.

Join us for an inspiring day focused on “Empowering the Next Generation of Servant Leaders.” More details will be announced soon. We look forward to seeing students, community leaders, professionals, and partners come together for this meaningful event.

Address: 115 Library Drive, Rochester, MI 48309-4479

Thank you to our sponsors and partners: DTE, Oakland University, and MAPAAC.

08/18/2026

Join us for the Michigan Coalition of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Health Fair. This is a free event open to all featuring keynote speaker Dr. Michael McKee from the University of Michigan Deaf Health Clinic. University of Michigan Michigan Medicine

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕒 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
📍Madonna University - 36600 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150

This is a day of health screenings, educational presentations, community resources, and more. Together we can build a stronger, healthier future.

All presentations will be ASL interpreted along with real time captioning (CART).

ASL Interpreted Invitation for this event can be found here: https://youtu.be/ncXyR60qoSY?si=GIPbHP80MgIQtEMJ

08/12/2026

We are proud to celebrate former Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission (MAPAAC) Commissioner Lisa Gray, who has been officially recognized and entered into the U.S. Congressional Record. This prestigious national honor highlights Lisa’s years of dedicated service, advocacy, and leadership within Michigan’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. As a former commissioner and local leader, her tireless work has built bridges, amplified community voices, and created a lasting positive impact across our state. Please join us in congratulating Lisa Gray on this incredible, well-deserved national recognition! Thank you, Lisa, for your enduring commitment to making Michigan a more inclusive and supportive place for all.

08/11/2026

Shout-out to our Chair, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, for her interview with University of Michigan News highlighting Michigan’s growing AANHPI communities.

Chair Ayesha spoke about immigration, language access, and building real political power so that all communities can participate, organize, lead, and be heard in our democracy.

We are grateful for her leadership and for partners like Asian Pacific Islander American Vote Michigan, Rising Voices, and many others who advance this work every day. Thank you as well to Jayeeta Chowdhury-Woodstrup for lifting up this important conversation.

Analysis based on University of Michigan and regional reporting highlights that Michigan's rapidly growing Asian American and Pacific Islander population—including 400,000 residents—faces significant institutional neglect, with nearly 40% reporting no contact from political parties.

06/22/2026

06/02/2026

In recognition of Immigrant Heritage Month, the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission reflects on the enduring impact of immigrant communities throughout the state. The traditions, talents and perspectives brought by immigrants continue to shape Michigan's cultural and civic landscape. The Commission affirms its ongoing commitment to ensuring all voices are heard.