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Graffiti on Saskatoon cathedral after unmarked graves found

Jun 25, 2021 | 1:43 PM

SASKATOON — The front of a Saskatoon cathedral was tagged with graffiti following the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at a former residential school site in Saskatchewan. 

Red hand prints and the words “we were children” were painted on the doors of the St. Paul Co-Cathedral in the city’s downtown. 

Police say a demonstration took place outside the church on Thursday and officers spoke with church leaders and demonstrators. 

Police say it is believed two individuals were involved.