August 8, 2019

Seven communities given grants for Native American fund

Author: Rebecca Pierce

Seven projects across Michigan were selected late last month to receive grants from the Native American Heritage Fund.
Those 2019 NAHF grants include:
Bay de Noc Community College – $6,000 to publicly acknowledge the Treaty of 1836 through a public plaque on each campus and a Treaty Day celebration.
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools – $98,000 to rebrand the current mascot from "Rebels" to a new mascot and nickname that is culturally responsive.
Grand Rapids Community College – $5,285 to support the Gra