Puyallup Tribe of Indians recognized by Fifa in historic first

The South Sound and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians welcomed the World Cup to Washington with a parade, party and fireworks Friday night.

The Puyallup Tribe’s involvement in the event marks Fifa’s first recognition of an indigenous nation as host, a major point of pride for members.

“It’s a really good feeling just to be a part of this whole thing,” Bill Sterud, the tribal chairman, told KIRO 7…

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