In the March issue there was a comment in my interview with Reg Bibby about "pie eyed aboriginals." The phrase was used in a story he told that criticized a local church for its racism. I do not believe Mr. Bibby intended the phrase in a racist manner; his point was that the church was comfortable with "bedraggled" non-natives in its service. Nor was it my intention to allow its use in any derogatory sense. However, the phrase itself speaks of a systemic attitude towards First Nations people. This language is so deeply imbedded into our culture we fail to recognize its assumptions. On behalf of Mr. Bibby and myself, I apologize for the use of this casual assumption and for any pain it may have caused.
Andrew FaizManaging editor
