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Challenges and Solutions in Indian Housing: A Call to Action

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0026

Dates

  • January 24, 1975
  • 94th (1975-1977)

Scope and Contents

The text is a position paper from the Oklahoma Indian Housing Association addressing issues with the HUD delivery system for Indian housing. The association suggests solutions such as establishing a single agency or third-party contract agreement, utilizing a "Force Account" method, and requesting Congressional hearings to improve housing programs for Indian families in Oklahoma. They also express dissatisfaction with the exclusion of Indian tribes from the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and call for a separate branch of HUD for Indian Housing. The association supports position papers from other organizations and is taking steps to address these issues.

Creator

non-specified

Congress 94th (1975-1977)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma

Tribal Affiliations Arapaho Indians; Caddo Indians; Cherokee Indians; Cheyenne Indians; Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians; Creek Indians; Pawnee Indians; Seminole Indians; Shawnee Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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