SARS claims another

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Although Toronto is told that the second cluster of SARS cases is on the decline, another tragedy has occurred. A day set aside to honor the Aboriginal people of this nation has been overshadowed by a SARS benefit, "concert for commerce" for the Greater Toronto Area.

Again First Nation's peoples are shown the disrespect by being relegated to obscurity. The priorities and inconsideration of the planners of this event show no forethought in choosing a date that has already been designated annually to acknowledge the recognition and contributions of the First Nation's people. To taint National Aboriginal Day with a SARS benefit has only served to make another victim.

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