From the 2010 Olympics to the World Cup, Vancouver has pioneered Indigenous inclusion

By Anne M. Peterson VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Scattered among the many big screens airing World Cup matches and the food stands with local fare like poutine, Vancouver’s fan festival includes exhibits recognizing the host city’s Indigenous communities: the Squamish, the Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh nations. The First Nations have been involved in more than just the fan fest, however. They are partners with the local World Cup organizing committee, drawing on a tradition started at the 2010 Winter Olympics. It’s the latest example of how Indigenous inclusion has increasingly figured int…