Best not to mention Canadian Indians

"Five easy pieces" refers to classical music and is the name of a classic Hollywood movie so I think you would have to be a Canadian to find mention of it offensive



At least one member of Saskatoon band, The Sheepdogs, is standing by a T-shirt that is generating some controversy online.

It's a picture of an aboriginal man wearing a headdress with the words "five easy pieces".

In an email statement, bassist Ryan Gullen said, " The shirt was actually designed in NY by our label as a limited run.  It was one of the designs we picked because we thought it was a powerful image. I have many relatives and friends who are also First Nations.  In no way, shape, or form is it meant to be derogatory. Thanks for the opportunity to let us comment."

Some people have commented on the Sheepdogs' Facebook page, calling the T-shirt derogatory and racist.

Sheila Poorman of the Kawacatoose First Nation said people are making too big of a deal out of a T-shirt.  "If we could learn to stop with the racism card all the time, then we would get a lot farther," she said.  She said people are easily offended by logos that include First Nations.

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