Kaleb Montgomery-Reid, Building Skill, Confidence, and Community through Reverence Basketball

Kaleb Montgomery-Reid, Building Skill, Confidence, and Community through Reverence Basketball

Kaleb Montgomery-Reid, a Tech 4 Youth Grant recipient and 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Finalist, is transforming the world of youth athletics through Reverence Basketball, a training business based in West Kelowna, British Columbia. Kaleb is a member of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band and is on a mission to give Indigenous athletes the training, visibility, and belief they need to succeed, both on and off the court.

Anthony Theriault, Empowering Students through Innovation and eleven59

Anthony Theriault, Empowering Students through Innovation and eleven59

Anthony Theriault, a Tech 4 Youth Grant recipient and 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Semi-Finalist, is the co-founder of eleven59 and a member of the Red River Métis. Through eleven59, he is helping students take control of their academic lives with a platform built by students, for students. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Anthony and his team developed eleven59 to tackle a challenge all students face; staying organized amid the demands of school, work, and life.

Kylie Landry-Zoe, Blending Culture, Family, and Creativity Through Bebia Cho Foods

Kylie Landry-Zoe, Blending Culture, Family, and Creativity Through Bebia Cho Foods

Kylie Landry-Zoe, a Tech 4 Youth Grant recipient and a member of Deh Gáh Got’ie Dene First Nation, is bringing family, culture, and creativity together through her family’s business, The Bebia Cho Company based in Kelowna, British Columbia. Specializing in a family clothing line “from bebia to grandpa,” Kylie is designing apparel that reflects her family’s mission, while celebrating her Indigenous roots and entrepreneurial spirit.

Mackenzie Labby, Weaving Culture and Creativity with Grey Wolf Crafts

Mackenzie Labby, Weaving Culture and Creativity with Grey Wolf Crafts

Mackenzie Labby, a Tech 4 Youth Grant recipient and 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Semi-Finalist, and the creative force behind Grey Wolf Crafts, is carving a meaningful path in Indigenous entrepreneurship. A member of Swan River First Nation and based in Calgary, Alberta, Mackenzie has developed a thriving beadwork jewelry and ribbon skirt business deeply rooted in cultural connection, creativity, and self-expression. Her designs celebrate cultural identity while empowering people to feel beautiful and confident in their uniqueness. 

Eight Indigenous Entrepreneurial Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Achievements

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.