Indian Cultural Center work may halt

[Skabewis]

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (AP)

A state lawmaker says failure to pass a bond package for the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City could halt work on the project.

Sen. Harry Coates of Seminole said during June a $43 million dollar bond package that would have attracted another $45 million in private donations didn’t get a vote during late May – the final day of the 2010 Legislature.

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[NorthofAda]

Of all projects that deserve funding, this one does. Hopefully the money will come through.

[michael b]

Is there an update to the funding of the Oklahoma cultural center? I am guessing since this story that the legislators have met and discussed possible funding or have approved some. I am sure most will agree with me in that without these centers you are simply just preventing the preservation of the tribe and its culture.