Addressing the Critical Need for Housing: A Statement from the United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma & Kansas, 1974-03-22

Item — Box: 33, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0022

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The United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma and Kansas are advocating for better housing for their people, citing high poverty rates and low life expectancy. They highlight the importance of tribal housing authorities and the Mutual-Help Program in providing affordable housing. They criticize other federal housing programs for not meeting the needs of Indigenous communities. They emphasize the role of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in addressing Indian housing needs but express concerns about delays and lack of expertise at regional offices. They call for better financing and delivery systems to address the critical housing needs of Indigenous communities.

Dates

1974-03-22

Language of Materials

English

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