Washington's Puyallup Tribe and First Nations in Canada hope World Cup partnerships raise cultural awareness

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.

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McKenna ready to meet Toronto spotlight as third first-overall pick in Maple Leafs history

McKenna is part of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation and included orange in his draft-night suit to pay tribute to his Indigenous roots.

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781: A Story of Sports and Survival in Canadian Residential School

781: A Story of Sports and Survival in Canadian Residential School, Part 1

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.

781: A Story of Sports and Survival in Canadian Residential School, Part 2

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.

781: A Story of Sports and Survival in Canadian Residential School, Part 3

781: A Story of Sports and Survival in Canadian Residential School, Part 4

781: A Story of Sports and Survival in Canadian Residential School, Part 5

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