Calling all Indigenous entrepreneurs, artists, and business owners. Pre-register now for your chance to pitch and win cash prizes for your business.
Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to announce its first-time collaboration with the Gesgapegiag Mawiomi PowWow, taking place in Gesgapegiag, Quebec on July 17 and 18, 2026.
The Gesgapegiag Mawiomi PowWow brings together community, culture, and celebration through dance, song, and gathering. This year, Pow Wow Pitch will be on-site to spotlight Indigenous entrepreneurs, vendors, and creators attending the powwow.
Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to pitch their business or idea live for a chance to win cash prizes and gain support from a growing community.
How It Works
Indigenous entrepreneurs can pre-register for limited pitch spots at powwowpitch.org/gesgapegiag, with additional spots available on-site for those who want to sign up the day of. Entrepreneurs will have 1 minute to present their idea or business for a chance to win.
The top 10 pitchers will be paired with mentors to refine their final pitch before presenting to the judges. Prizes at Gesgapegiag include $5,000 for 1st place, $2,500 for 2nd place, $1,000 for 3rd place, $500 for the Youth prize, and $500 for the Fan Favourite. The 1st place winner will also receive a Golden Ticket to the 2026 Grand Finale for a chance to win the $25,000 Grand Prize.
“We are honoured to partner with the Gesgapegiag Mawiomi PowWow for the first time,” said Naomi Sarazin, Executive Director of Pow Wow Pitch. “Bringing Pow Wow Pitch to Gesgapegiag allows us to create opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs to share their ideas, grow their businesses, and be supported in a meaningful way that honours our collective success.”
“We are excited to welcome Pow Wow Pitch to Gesgapegiag for the first time,” said Amanda Larocque, PowWow Coordinator. “It’s an honour to host this experience within our First Nation, creating a space where entrepreneurs and community members can come together to share their gifts, build confidence, and celebrate the creativity and spirit of our people alongside our powwow.”
Join us at the Gesgapegiag Mawiomi Pow Wow Pitch and pitch your business for a chance to win. This is an opportunity to share your story, connect with community, and take your next step as an entrepreneur.
All participants who pitch will gain access to the Pow Wow Pitch community, receive free entry into the Indigenous Startup Program, and receive a free .CA domain courtesy of CIRA.Visit powwowpitch.org/gesgapegiag to learn more and pre-register.