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Vancouver’s goal was to ensure that the First Nations were at the table in the planning process for the World Cup, and ultimately provide a platform that brings awareness to the city’s Indigenous communities and creates a lasting legacy.
The tribe became the first Indigenous group to partner with a World Cup host city after announcing the agreement in 2023, organizers said. First Nations in Canada announced similar partnerships with Vancouver earlier this year, including Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.
A five-part series on the traumatic effects of the residential school system, aiming for a deeper understanding of Truth, Reconciliation and Calls to Action.
A five-part series on the traumatic effects of the residential school system, aiming for a deeper understanding of Truth, Reconciliation and Calls to Action.
