Two more Catholic churches burn down on Indigenous land in southern B.C. St. Ann's Church in Hedley and the Lower Similkameen Indian Band church were destroyed by fire at about 4 a.m. Saturday. Author of the article: Tiffany Crawford Publishing date: Jun 26, 2021 • 3 hours ago • 3 minute read • June 26, 2021 — The Chopaka Church, on the land of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band, was burned to the ground overnight. It is one of four Catholic churches on Indigenous land that have been torched in recent days. Photo by Jen Louie /PNG Article content Two more Catholic churches on Indigenous land in B.C.’s Interior burned to the ground early Saturday morning.