But some nomads, unable to subsist any longer on the land, are beginning to move into relocation centers built by local governments.

It is revealed that back in 1961, the site had been a relocation center, sponsored by the government, to study people with abilities.

"I came East from a relocation center in Arizona in 1943 to further my career," she said.

The relocation centers were far from ready for large influxes of people.

Social and culture clubs were formed by residents of the relocation center.

There were 20,881 placed in detention camps and relocation centres.

The sanatorium was the relocation center for all white Arkansans with tuberculosis.

It has also been alleged that the relocation centers have inadequate access to water, food, medical services, and educational facilities.

It had apparently been pressed into service as a relocation center for the homeless.

Ten relocation centers were set up, mostly in remote areas in the western states.