An Indigenous priest serving on Walpole Island First Nation says he's concerned about the possibility of arson in the wake of fires at some churches in Canada. Mark Loyal, the rector at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church and a minister at the Walpole Island United Church, said he has a "medium to high" level of concern. Several churches including the Anglican church have apologized for operating residential schools, which in Canada until the late 1990s. Support is available for anyone affected by their experience at residential schools, and those who are triggered by these reports. A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for residential school survivors and others affected.

Source: CBC News July 12, 2021 13:07 UTC