MINI TIPI Gives Back: Three Extra Prizes for Indigenous Entrepreneurs at Ottawa Summer Solstice Pow Wow Pitch

MINI TIPI Gives Back: Three Extra Prizes for Indigenous Entrepreneurs at Ottawa Summer Solstice Pow Wow Pitch

“MINI TIPI is super excited to be part of Pow Wow Pitch,” said Trisha Pitura, Co-founder of MINI TIPI. “We’ve actually pitched three times, participating as entrepreneurs. To see the progress we have made from the opportunities we’ve received from Pow Wow Pitch is unbelievable. We love and support everything that Pow Wow Pitch does for entrepreneurs to give them that space and stage to stand out, dream big, and tell their story. This year we really wanted to allow entrepreneurs to have more opportunities, so MINI TIPI has given three prizes of $1,000 each, from entrepreneur to entrepreneur, to lift each other up and to see us all succeed together.”

Pow Wow Pitch Partners with Natoaganeg Traditional Powwow on July 15th

Pow Wow Pitch Partners with Natoaganeg Traditional Powwow on July 15th

“The Indigenous Business Pitch competition will not only give New Brunswick Indigenous entrepreneurs a chance to win cash prizes towards their start-up or existing business, but it gives them the chance to enter the Turtle Island Pow Wow Pitch Competition and get exposure on a national level. Effective partnerships like these with the focus on increasing Indigenous representation within the New Brunswick economy is paving the way to what true economic reconciliation is,” said Stanley Barnaby, CEO of JEDI.

Pow Wow Pitch Welcomes First Team Members

Pow Wow Pitch Welcomes First Team Members

“Joining Pow Wow Pitch has allowed me to get involved with work that feels good,” said Brett Burrow, Programs Coordinator at Pow Wow Pitch. “Pow Wow Pitch has welcomed me into a community I am proud to support and I’m so excited to be a part of the journey to continue building Pow Wow Pitch from here on.”

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.”

Empowering Indigenous Entrepreneurs Through E-Commerce

Empowering Indigenous Entrepreneurs Through E-Commerce

Kyle St-Amour Brennan’s work as the program lead of Build Native Indigenous Entrepreneurs at Shopify is making a real difference in the world of Indigenous entrepreneurship. His work with the Pow Wow Pitch Podcast is just one example of his commitment to promoting greater economic diversity and inclusivity, and is an inspiration to entrepreneurs everywhere. Said best by Kyle himself, “It’s all part of building a circular economy and building that impact.”