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Article: Burial site has potential as a National Historic designation.(providing news)
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- October 1, 2008
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Edmonton
Rossdale Flats continues to be contended by groups who want to protect the historical Indian burial ground from being blotted out by expansion of the nearby Rossdale Power Plant.
While most Aboriginals are requesting that the area be designated a National Historic site, consultant Lewis Cardinal, believes it could be even more than that.
"Edmonton is suffering from an identity crisis. It doesn't seem to know what it is or even where it came from. And right at the heart of the city, right at the Rossdale Flats is an answer to that--traditional gathering and waiting place," Cardinal explained.
"Once the city recognizes its ...