Prince Rupert Daily News
PRINCE RUPERT - A world-renowned archeologist is urging the federal government to protect the unique history of the Tsimshian people before the expansion of any future port facilities.George MacDonald is one of several researchers who attended a recent three-day seminar in Prince Rupert to discuss the future of archeological research on the North Coast. He wants the federal government to include the Prince Rupert harbour on the World Heritage list in order to protect 10,000 years of history located in at least 200 sites, including villages and camp sites, in the harbour and Venn Pass area.
"It would be a national shame to lose what remains of this legacy as we prepare ourselves as a nation for a new role in global trade," MacDonald said.
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Wednesday, February 06, 2008
