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Thirty-three Six Nations children had the opportunity to watch Team Canada train at the highest level of international soccer this week. The experience was part of the FIFA-related experiences for the nation through partnerships with the City of Toronto and Indigenous Sport and Wellness Ontario. Councillor Greg Frazer provided an update to Six Nations Elected Council on June 9, at the General Council meeting and said the youth attended a Team Canada practice session at the team\u2019s training facility in Downsview on Monday, accompanied by six adults. The trip is one of several ways Six Nations is participating in activities surrounding FIFA\u2019s international soccer tournament, which begins in Canada this week. Frazer said Six Nations will also have a presence at Toronto\u2019s FIFA Fan Festival and marketplace. \u201cThe children got… <\/p>\n

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Thirty-three Six Nations children had the opportunity to watch Team Canada train at the highest level of international soccer this week. The experience was part of the FIFA-related experiences for the nation through partnerships with the City of Toronto and Indigenous Sport and Wellness Ontario. Councillor Greg Frazer provided an update to Six Nations Elected Council on June 9, at the General Council meeting and said the youth attended a Team Canada practice session at the team\u2019s training facility in Downsview on Monday, accompanied by six adults. The trip is one of several ways Six Nations is participating in activities surrounding FIFA\u2019s international soccer tournament, which begins in Canada this week. Frazer said Six Nations will also have a presence at Toronto\u2019s FIFA Fan Festival and marketplace. \u201cThe children got... <\/p>\n

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