Indigenous chiefs and leaders decry church burnings and vandalism

First Nations chiefs, elders and leaders across Canada are speaking out against a spate of church burnings believed to be prompted by the latest residential school announcements. To date, over 30 churches have either been lit on fire or targeted by vandals since the Cowessess First Nation and Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation announced the apparent discovery of burial sites at former residential schools located in British Columbia and Saskatchewan, respectively." rel="nofollow">More...