<oai_dc:dc xmlns:oai_dc="http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc/ http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc.xsd"><dc:title>Challenges and Solutions in Indian Housing: A Statement by Morris Thompson, Commissioner of Indian Affairs</dc:title><dc:date>1976-02-24</dc:date><dc:creator>Bartlett, Dewey F.</dc:creator><dc:rights>http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/</dc:rights><dc:language>eng</dc:language><dc:identifier>http://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0010</dc:identifier><dc:description>Morris Thompson, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, discussed the efforts of the Federal government to address the housing situation for Native Americans. Despite some progress in building new housing units, there is still a significant need for more housing, repairs, and infrastructure in Indian communities. Challenges include limited resources, difficulties with existing housing programs, and unique land status issues. Additionally, changes in economic status and preferences for individual housing units further complicate the situation. Thompson emphasized the need for tailored solutions and additional support to meet the housing needs of Native Americans.</dc:description></oai_dc:dc>