By Noticias.nacional@coxinet.net

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council stated that it firmly opposes the legislation that will declare English as the official state language. The council passed a resolution, during their monthly meeting, rejecting this proposal.

The Creek Nation Council follows closely behind the actions of the Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians who passed a similar proposal in their last session held on April 9th. This proposal passed the House last week, if approved by the Senate, it will be sent to the State Secretary who will recommend a state vote.

The author of the proposal, Representative Randy Terrill, says that the proposal will prohibit the state of Oklahoma from utilizing state funds for programs like driver’s license tests in languages other than English.

According to Republican Terrill, the measure will exclude Native American languages as it will protect them. Terrill ended by saying that this amendment to the law is similar to laws already approved in 30 other states.

(Article translated by Rosario Guerra)