Cody McDonald, Creating Accessible Métis Regalia with Mayzoon Parisien

Cody McDonald, Creating Accessible Métis Regalia with Mayzoon Parisien

Cody McDonald, a 2026 Tech 4 Youth Grant recipient, 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Semi-Finalist, and Owner of Mayzoon Parisien, is creating greater access to Métis regalia through a combination of traditional design and modern production methods. A citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation, Cody creates custom Métis regalia with a focus on traditional vests and ribbon skirts. Through his work, he aims to make regalia more accessible while remaining rooted in Métis culture, traditional design and Michif language revitalization.

Danielle Boyer, The STEAM Connection, Wins 2026 Pow Wow Pitch

Danielle Boyer, The STEAM Connection, Wins 2026 Pow Wow Pitch

On October 21, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, co-presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Danielle Boyer, Anishinaabe Founder and CEO of The STEAM Connection, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Winner and recipient of the Grand Prize of $25,000.

Danielle Boyer, The STEAM Connection, wins Technology Semi-Final

Danielle Boyer, The STEAM Connection, wins Technology Semi-Final

On September 8, 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 Danielle Boyer, Anishinaabe of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Founder and CEO of The STEAM Connection, a business based in Troy, Michigan, USA, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Technology Semi-Final Winner. Danielle has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

Cole Sanderson, North Wrestle, wins 2026 People’s Choice

Cole Sanderson, North Wrestle, wins 2026 People’s Choice

On September 14, 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 Cole Sanderson, Sturgeon Lake First Nation Founder of North Wrestle, a business based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch People’s Choice Semi-Final Winner. Cole has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow his business.