Your humble organ has reported at-length on the toing-and-froings of former international contractor of mystery (Public Eye passim) Lesley du Toit, the new deputy minister of children and family development. But what are her thoughts on the present state of British Columbia's child protection system - particularly its treatment of aboriginal peoples? Well, Ms. du Toit isn't speaking with the press. But she has been talking with others about those thoughts. In an interview on Public Eye Radio this past Sunday, British Columbia Assembly of First Nations regional chief Shawn Atleo said "In her opening comments to us at a public forum this last Friday she talked about very strong issues like racism inherent in the system. She talked about a system that was broken...But, most importantly, the deputy minister shares an interest with the First Nations peoples and aboriginal communities for us to be full partners in designing or redesigning a child welfare system...one that respects and reflects our people and is also based on recognition of our title and rights - which equally come with a responsibility to contribute."