NMC was awarded a $25,500 grant from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians to continue providing academic services that enhance educational opportunities for Native American students, and to ensure college involvement and academic success. From left, JoAnne Cook, Tribal Council vice-chair; Kari Kahler, NMC associate dean of Learning Services, Tom Shomin, Tribal Council treasurer, and Todd Parker, NMC Native American coach at the award celebration Feb. 10 at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa.