Best Buy Canada maintains a commitment to make a positive community impact through programs and partnerships that help bridge the digital divide and provide opportunities for youth. They strive to build brighter futures through technology, focusing on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of their operations. Their current endeavours include enhancing opportunities for Indigenous youth across Canada via mentorship, technology grants, and direct technology experience.
To learn more about Best Buy’s community efforts, visit bestbuy.ca/socialimpact.
TECH 4 YOUTH GRANTS
In 2022, Pow Wow Pitch and Best Buy Canada launched the Tech-4-Youth program, offering essential technology to young Indigenous entrepreneurs. Indigenous youth entrepreneurs across Canada can submit a ‘Request for Tech’ to apply for the necessary technology to launch and operate their business. In 2023, Pow Wow Pitch and Best Buy Canada awarded 9 recipients of the Tech-4-Youth grants to Indigenous youth between 9 and 18 years of age.
To apply for the 2024 Tech-4-Youth program, visit powwowpitch.org/tech-4-youth.
MEET THE 2023 YOUTH WINNER AND GRANT RECIPIENT
Simon Monteith
YOUTH WINNER
Simon Monteith, the Founder of Simon the Scientist from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, residing in Winnipeg, MB, provides Youtube online learning for kids, explaining science from an Indigenous perspective. Simon is receiving an Apple iPhone 14, OtterBox Case, Gimbal Stabilizer, Selfie Ring Light Tripod and an Apple MacBook Air to support him with video production for his educational videos.
PAST YOUTH WINNERS AND GRANT RECIPIENTS
Ruby Daniels
2022 3RD PLACE WINNER
READ THE 2023 TECH 4 YOUTH GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT
