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The World Cup spotlights Indigenous cultures

NPR | By Lauren Gallup
Published June 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT

As the World Cup comes to the Pacific Northwest, Indigenous people are welcoming fans with ceremonies, music and culture while sharing the history of the land. Lauren Gallup reports from Seattle.

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