Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (AP)
Even as most other state agencies likely will have to deal with budget cuts, an American Indian museum is preparing to receive more money under the proposed agreement between Gov. Brad Henry and legislators.
Under the agreement, which is awaiting Henry's signature, the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum will receive $1 million for debt service on a $25 million bond issue and $1 million more to pay for operations.
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Oklahoma City (AP)
The infusion of $6 million in federal stimulus dollars is keeping construction going at the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum.
Gov. Brad Henry’s office gave the Native American Cultural and Education Authority the money from the governor’s...10-07-2010, 12:22 PM -
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (AP)
Construction of the $150 million American Indian Cultural Center may have hit a roadblock after the Oklahoma House failed to consider a bill that would provide $30 million in funding for the project.
A handful of lawmakers toured the 300-acre...04-04-2008, 04:54 PM -
By Ron Jenkins
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (AP)
A state board voted July 22 to speed up $25 million in bond funding authorized by the Legislature for an American Indian museum in Oklahoma City.
Members of the Oklahoma Capital Improvement Authority voted to seek interim...07-29-2008, 03:32 PM -
By Ron Jenkins
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (AP)
A Tulsa state senator is making a second try at prohibiting public schools from using names considered derogatory by American Indians for sports teams, mascots or nicknames.
The Tulsa Indian Coalition Against Racism, known...02-03-2009, 04:13 PM -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (AP)
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is establishing an institute for American Indian education.
It’s named for a Stockbridge Mohican woman Electa Quinney, who is also a Wisconsin educator.
11-05-2009, 02:45 PM