自2010年冬奥会以来，温哥华在大型体育赛事中持续推动原住民的包容与参与 [1]。这一模式延伸至近期举办的世界杯赛事，其中球迷节特别设立了斯阔米什（Squamish）、穆斯卡姆（Musqueam）和特莱尔 - 瓦乌特（Tsleil-Waututh）三个原住民社区的展览 [1]。
在这些活动中，原住民社区正式成为世界杯组织委员会的合作伙伴，这一合作机制直接沿袭自2010年温哥华冬奥会的传统 [1]。国际足联（FIFA）也将原住民参与确立为其可持续发展战略与人权工作的核心支柱之一 [1]。不列颠哥伦比亚省的原住民旅游产业每年产生的经济影响高达11亿美元 [1]。
为巩固赛事遗产，每个参与的第一个民族将获得600万美元资金支持其特定项目 [1]。例如，斯阔米什社区计划利用这笔资金在西温哥华建造一座青年足球场 [1]。
Vancouver organizers have continued their legacy of Indigenous inclusion established during the 2010 Winter Olympics by integrating First Nations communities into major events like the FIFA World Cup [1]. This partnership model ensures that local indigenous groups serve as collaborators rather than mere participants in these global sporting spectacles [1]. As part of this commitment, the Vancouver Fan Fest included exhibitions featuring the Squamish, Musqueam, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations communities to showcase their cultures [1].
The integration of Indigenous peoples is a strategic priority for FIFA itself, which has identified indigenous participation as a core pillar of its sustainability and human rights strategies [1]. To support these efforts financially, each participating First Nation receives $6 million dedicated to heritage projects [1]. For instance, the Squamish community plans to utilize this funding to construct a youth soccer field in West Vancouver [1]. Beyond direct event involvement, organizers aim to leave lasting social and economic legacies for local communities through initiatives that promote Indigenous tourism [1]. British Columbia's indigenous tourism sector already generates an annual economic impact of $1.1 billion [1].