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Ottawa Summer Solstice Welcomes Back Pow Wow Pitch for the 8th Year

Ottawa Summer Solstice Welcomes Back Pow Wow Pitch for the 8th Year

“The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival is thrilled to be hosting Pow Wow Pitch once again,” said Trina Mather-Simard, Executive Director & Producer of the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival. “This incredible opportunity for Indigenous entrepreneurs started right here on our Celebration Stage. Each year we are blown away by the brilliance of our Indigenous community and love to watch them confidently pitch and ultimately grow their idea into a successful business.”

‘Ring’ Selected as Official Art for the 2023 Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards

‘Ring’ Selected as Official Art for the 2023 Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards

On this collaboration, Chief Lady Bird said, “I am happy to be partnering with Pow Wow Pitch because I believe in uplifting Indigenous entrepreneurs and love that Pow Wow Pitch is creating opportunities for Indigenous people to maintain ownership of their craft, business and intellectual property. It is important to me, as an entrepreneur, to be able to determine my own version of ‘success’ and be free to make choices that best represent my ethics, and I want this to be true for other entrepreneurs as well, and am always excited to watch other Indigenous people thrive!” 

Best Buy and Pow Wow Pitch Launch Tech 4 Youth for a Second Year

Best Buy and Pow Wow Pitch Launch Tech 4 Youth for a Second Year

“We are excited to once again support Pow Wow Pitch by providing technology, mentorship, and funding for Indigenous youth as they prepare to be future entrepreneurs,” said Jen Knight, Social Impact Manager, Best Buy Canada. “Last year our employees had such a meaningful experience mentoring these young entrepreneurs, and we’re proud to continue helping to amplify the amazing work being done by Pow Wow Pitch across Canada.”

Sklar Wilton & Associates Continues Partnership with Pow Wow Pitch to Support Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Sklar Wilton & Associates Continues Partnership with Pow Wow Pitch to Support Indigenous Entrepreneurs

“We are honoured to continue our partnership with Pow Wow Pitch – an organization that works tirelessly to support Indigenous entrepreneurs” said Jennifer Marley, Partner at Sklar Wilton & Associates. “We have been so impressed with the program and the work these entrepreneurs have done over the past two years and can’t wait to see what this year’s finalists will accomplish.”

CIRA Continues Partnership to Support Online Start-Up for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

CIRA Continues Partnership to Support Online Start-Up for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

“We could not be more proud of Erica and her team,” said Sunshine Tenasco, founder of Pow Wow Pitch. “Erica’s resilience and passion truly shines and watching her grow from a pitcher to a collaborating partner has been an incredible experience. We are so proud to welcome Kejic Productions and can’t wait to see them work their magic.”

Pitcher to Partner: Pow Wow Pitch Partners with Kejic Productions at Manito Ahbee Festival

Pitcher to Partner: Pow Wow Pitch Partners with Kejic Productions at Manito Ahbee Festival

“We could not be more proud of Erica and her team,” said Sunshine Tenasco, founder of Pow Wow Pitch. “Erica’s resilience and passion truly shines and watching her grow from a pitcher to a collaborating partner has been an incredible experience. We are so proud to welcome Kejic Productions and can’t wait to see them work their magic.”