Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Aritzia, a design house with an innovative global platform, to award and spotlight all women and two-spirit Finalists of the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Competition.
As part of Aritzia’s commitment to participating in acts of reconciliation, both within its organization and with Indigenous communities across Canada, the Everyday Luxury retailer has partnered with Pow Wow Pitch for its fourth year to support Indigenous fashion entrepreneurs and businesses.
Pow Wow Pitch and Aritzia’s partnership began in 2022 and introduced the Fashion Category to the competition along with the Aritizia Indigenous Fashion Grants, supporting and empowering 6 fashion entrepreneurs with extra cash each year. New to the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Competition, Aritzia is now expanding their support beyond the Fashion Category by awarding Aritzia Grants to all Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs that advance to the Grand Finale across all industry categories.
This expansion reflects Aritzia’s deepening commitment to advancing equity, representation, and opportunity for Indigenous entrepreneurs across diverse sectors. By offering the Aritzia Grant to Grand Finale finalists beyond the fashion category, Aritzia and Pow Wow Pitch are together recognizing the leadership, resilience, and innovation of Indigenous women and two-spirit founders in every corner of the business world. These grants will help entrepreneurs scale their ventures, share their stories, and thrive on their own terms.
Together, Aritzia and Pow Wow Pitch are fostering creative, cultural, and economic empowerment to uplift and celebrate Indigenous entrepreneurs.
“Our partnership with Pow Wow Pitch continues to grow in exciting and meaningful ways,” said Corinne Kepper, Vice President of Corporate Giving at Aritzia. “What began with the Aritzia Indigenous Fashion Grants has now evolved into a broader commitment to champion Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs across all industries. We’re proud to expand our support through the Aritzia Grant, offering both funding and mentorship to help these visionary founders thrive, scale their businesses, and drive lasting impact in their communities.”
“We’re incredibly grateful to Aritzia for growing their support of Indigenous entrepreneurs in such a meaningful way,” said Naomi Sarazin, Executive Director of Pow Wow Pitch. “What began as a shared commitment to uplifting Indigenous fashion has grown into a powerful, cross-sector investment in Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs across Turtle Island. Through the Aritzia Grant, we’re not only scaling impact, we’re reinforcing a future where Indigenous businesses are recognized, resourced, and thriving in every industry.”
By partnering with Pow Wow Pitch, Aritzia is working collaboratively to strengthen and grow the community of support for Indigenous entrepreneurship, creating greater impact together.
About Pow Wow Pitch
Pow Wow Pitch is a program for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, which provides a safe, supportive, collaborative, empowering and culturally supportive environment that addresses the unique challenges of Indigenous entrepreneurship. Pow Wow Pitch enhances, develops and accelerates the growth of current and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs in a sustainable way through programs and resources. Community leadership through volunteerism is promoted as a reflection of respect and reciprocity as the foundation of the Pow Wow Pitch.
For more information, visit powwowpitch.org.
About Aritzia
Aritzia is a design house with an innovative global platform. Creators and purveyors of Everyday Luxury, Aritzia is home to an extensive portfolio of exclusive brands for every function and individual aesthetic.
Founded in 1984 in Vancouver, Canada, Aritzia prides itself on creating immersive, highly personalized shopping experiences at aritzia.com and in its 115+ boutiques throughout North America — for everyone, everywhere.
About Aritzia Community™ Giving
Aritzia is committed to giving – to elevate the communities in which their People live and work. With a focus on building meaningful relationships with community partners and engaging their People in giving back, Aritzia cares for and invests in their communities by driving positive change, particularly for women and girls, with a focus on our favourite equation-turned mantra — Women to the Power of Women™.
Visit aritzia.com to learn more.