Importing Raw CR2

I can not import CR2 raw files into iphoto 09 taken with my Canon D50. Have I missed a setting?

Yes. I am dragging the folder into the window. It has never worked.
I have even tried to use the 'import to Library' located under File menu.
This is an example of one of my file names IMG_3059.CR2 The error message is "The following file(s) could not be imported. (The file is in an unrecognized format.)"
I have to open them all in something like Photoshop them save them as a JPeg if I want to be able to use iPhoto.

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DavidMarlow wrote:
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I thought they were in iPhoto already.
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