‘Our culture being represented’: Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations gear up for FIFA World Cup

By Abby Luciano, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, North Shore News It’s hard for Chris Overes not to get excited about soccer. He practically grew up on the soccer field, starting to play in Lynn Valley at age five and continuing on through high school. “Soccer was what one could afford over hockey, and I’m glad I did because I loved it,” he said. Now 58, Overes still loves the sport, watching the FIFA World Cup when it comes every four years. So when he saw the opportunity to design a jersey for the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) with his daughter Tamia Overes, he couldn’t resist. “Being able to create a jersey is exciting because it’s the world’s biggest sport, so how can one not be overly stoked?” he said. Designing the…

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