Watch the Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards
Watch the Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards to meet and hear the journey and lessons of eight outstanding Indigenous entrepreneurs and watch a special performance by Woodland Dancer, Misko McGregor.
Meet the 2025 Indigenous Entrepreneur Award Recipients
Dallas Arcand
Nova Courchene
Tanya Tourangeau
Christopher Dedam
Dr. Kiera Brant-Birioukov
Bee Bird
Natasha Lariviere
Alissa Assu
Pow Wow Pitch and Invest Ottawa Celebrate Collaboration at Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards Mentorship & Watch Party Event
On November 12, 2025, Pow Wow Pitch and Invest Ottawa proudly came together to host the Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards through a Mentorship & Watch Party event, uniting Indigenous entrepreneurs, mentors, and community supporters for an inspiring evening of connection, learning, and celebration.
Eight Indigenous Entrepreneurial Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Achievements
On November 12, 2025, Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization supporting and celebrating Indigenous entrepreneurs, announced eight Award recipients from across Turtle Island at the 5th Annual Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards, co-presented by RBC and Mastercard, and with the valued support and partnership of Sklar Wilton & Associates, Altis Recruitment, and Export Development Canada.
‘Cervidae’ selected as Official Art for the 2025 Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards
Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs, announced the selection of ‘Cervidae’ created by Tsista Kennedy from Beausoleil First Nation, as the official art of the 2025 Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards.
Hosted by
Sunshine Tenasco
Founder, Pow Wow Pitch
Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation
Special Performance by
Misko McGregor
Woodland Dancer
Kitigan Zibi Anishinaabeg First Nation
'Cervidae' Art by
Tsista Kennedy
Anishinaabe Onyota’a:aka Artist from Beausoleil First Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames
CO-PRESENTED BY
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
