INDIGENOUS FASHION GRANTS
For the second year, Pow Wow Pitch was proud to partner with Aritzia, the global fashion retailer and design house, to launch and award Aritzia Indigenous Fashion Grants to six emerging Indigenous fashion entrepreneurs. As part of Aritzia’s commitment to actively work towards reconciliation, Aritzia awarded six Grants to acknowledge and support the achievements and ambitions of Pow Wow Pitch Fashion entrepreneurs to support these emerging Indigenous-owned fashion businesses to grow with a community rallying for their success. Click here to read the full story.
Jodie Moonie
Muusa, Timiskaming First Nation
APPAREL WINNER
Dante Biss-Grayson
Sky-Eagle Collection, Osage
DESIGN WINNER
Jason Picard-Binet
Bastien Industries, Huron Wendat
SHOES & ACCESSORIES WINNER
Jaret Smith
Unparalleled Clothing Co., Métis Nation of Alberta
APPAREL RUNNER-UP
Raphaëlle Langevin
Matsheshu Créations, Pekuakamiulnuatsh
DESIGN RUNNER-UP
Janelle Alladina
Indiginize Creation, Williams Lake Indian Band Shuswap
SHOES & ACCESSORIES RUNNER UP
READ THE 2023 ARITZIA GRANT RECIPIENT STORIES
Take your place
From the deep history and culture of the Wendat people, Bastien Industries is bringing the tradition...
Stand tall
From the rich heritage of the Williams Lake Indian Band Shuswap, Indiginize Creation embodies tradit...
Enjoy the journey
In Santa Fe's bustling art and fashion district, Founder and 2023 Aritzia Fashion Grant Recipient, D...
Be proud
Hailing from the Pekuakamiulnuatsh heritage, Raphaëlle Langevin is the passionate force behind Mats...
Keep pushing forward
From Timiskaming, Ontario to the dynamic landscape of the fashion industry, Jodie Moonie, the vision...
Pursue your dreams
From the community of the Métis Nation of Alberta to the broader fashion world, Jaret Smith, Founde...