Alliah Oldpan, Skydancermovement, Wins Youth Semi-Final

Alliah Oldpan, Skydancermovement, Wins Youth Semi-Final

On September 4, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Alliah Oldpan, Ermineskin Cree Nation Founder of Skydancermovement, a business based in Edmonton, Alberta, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Youth Semi-Final Winner. Alliah has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

Tyler Leslie, Tyler’s Styling Studio, Wins Creative Semi-Final

Tyler Leslie, Tyler’s Styling Studio, Wins Creative Semi-Final

On September 4, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Tyler Leslie, Yakama Nation Founder of Tyler’s Styling Studio, a business based in Polson, Montana, USA as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Creative Semi-Final Winner. Tyler has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

Dana Swart, Trailhead Bread, Wins Food & Drink Semi-Final

Dana Swart, Trailhead Bread, Wins Food & Drink Semi-Final

On September 3, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Dana Swart, Métis Nation of Alberta Owner of Trailhead Bread, a business based in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Food & Drink Semi-Final Winner. Dana has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

Tasha Toulouse, Gizaagi’in Home Services, Wins Professional Services & Trades Semi-Final

Tasha Toulouse, Gizaagi’in Home Services, Wins Professional Services & Trades Semi-Final

On September 3, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, Tasha Toulouse, Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation Founder and Owner of Gizaagi’in Home Services, a business based in Sagamok Anishinawbek First Nation, Ontario, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Professional Services & Trades Semi-Final Winner. Tasha has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

Jada Belleau, Gookom’s Cabinet Mobile Refillery, Wins Sustainability Semi-Final

Jada Belleau, Gookom’s Cabinet Mobile Refillery, Wins Sustainability Semi-Final

On September 2, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Jada Belleau, Garden River First Nation Owner and Operator of Gookom’s Cabinet Mobile Refillery, a business based in Garden River First Nation, Ontario, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Sustainability Semi-Final Winner. Jada has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

Neecha Klee, Aniibiish Herbal, Wins Health & Wellness Semi-Final

Neecha Klee, Aniibiish Herbal, Wins Health & Wellness Semi-Final

On September 2, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Neecha Klee, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek founder of Aniibiish Herbal, a business based in Toronto, Ontario, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Health & Wellness Semi-Final Winner. Neecha Klee has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.