by Keely Thompson-Cook | Dec 4, 2025 | News
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.
by Keely Thompson-Cook | Nov 20, 2025 | Awards 2025, News, Partnerships
On November 12, 2025, Pow Wow Pitch and Invest Ottawa proudly came together to host the Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards through a Mentorship & Watch Party event, uniting Indigenous entrepreneurs, mentors, and community supporters for an inspiring evening of connection, learning, and celebration.
by Keely Thompson-Cook | Nov 13, 2025 | Awards 2025, News
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.
by Keely Thompson-Cook | Oct 23, 2025 | News
Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts a Turtle Island wide Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Kendal Garlow, the Six Nations Mohawk Co-Founder and CEO of SproutSync Ltd., as the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Winner and recipient of the Grand Prize of $25,000.
by Keely Thompson-Cook | Oct 20, 2025 | Aritzia, News
Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the awarding of thirteen grants to Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs in partnership with Aritzia, a design house with an innovative global platform.
by Keely Thompson-Cook | Oct 6, 2025 | Best Buy, News
Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization supporting emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, announced four technology grant recipients for young Indigenous entrepreneurs through the Tech 4 Youth program supported by Best Buy Canada.
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