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Prizes:

$5,000 1st Prize + Gold Ticket to Pitch at 2026 Grand Finale
$2,500 2nd Prize
$1,000 3rd Prize
$500 Youth Prize
$500 Fan Favourite

Where and When:

St. Mary's Powwow Grounds
St. Mary's Old Reserve, 534 Union Street, Fredericton, NB
June 19 & 20, 2026 | Starting at 4 PM

Pre-Registration:

Secure your spot to pitch at the Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch.

Register Here

Do you run a business or have a business idea and are a resident of New Brunswick?

Are you going to the Sitansisk Powwow in St. Mary's First Nation, NB June 19 & 20?

Pre-Register Now to Pitch to WIN!

Join us live at the Sitansisk Powwow in St. Mary's First Nation, New Brunswick, on June 19 & 20, and share your 1-minute business pitch to win cash prizes and the entire community's support!

Who qualifies?

Any Indigenous person with a business idea or a business of any type and in any industry can pitch for a chance to win cash prizes and gain a community of support. Please note the Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch is exclusive to residents of New Brunswick.


All participants get: 

  • Access to a community of ongoing support.
  • Free access to the Indigenous Startup Program.
  • A free .CA domain courtesy of CIRA.
  • And many other opportunities!

Schedule

Day 1 - Friday, June 19th

4:00 - 5:00 PM - Register at the JEDI Tent

Sign in at the Pow Wow Pitch table and get your nametag and number.

5:00 - 6:00 PM - Round 1 Pitch at the Powwow Arbor

Pitch for 1-minute to the judges.

7:00 - 7:20 PM - Top 10 Announcement at the Powwow Arbor

Join us as we announce the Top 10 and find out who is pitching in Round 2.

Day 2 - Saturday, June 20th

9:00 - 10:00 AM - Mentorship at the Powwow Arbor

Get matched with a mentor and meet for up to 1 hour to prepare for your Round 2 Pitch.

10:00 - 11:00 AM. - Round 2 Pitch at the Powwow Arbor

Pitch for 1-minute, followed by 2-minutes of Q&A with the judges.

12:00 - 12:20 PM - Winner Announcements and Fan Favourite Voting

Pow Wow Pitch announces the Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch Winners and Fan Favourite! Make sure you have your friends and family there to cheer you on!

 

How to Participate:

STEP 1 - Complete the pre-registration form.
STEP 2 - Arrive to Sitansisk Powwow at 4:00 p.m. to register at the Pow Wow Pitch table under the JEDI tent to receive your name tag and number.
STEP 3 - Line up at 4:45 p.m. by number and get ready to pitch.
STEP 4 - Present your 1-Minute Pitch.
STEP 5 - Find out if you made the Top 10 at 7:00 p.m. 

When you pre-register, we will send you all of the details at least 1 week before the powwow. 

What to Include in Your 1-Minute Pitch:

  • Introduce yourself and where you are from.
  • Tell us the name of your business and what you want to sell or already sell.
  • Tell us how you would use $25,000 to take your idea or business to the next level.
  • Additional info to share: Tell us why you want to do this? Who is part of your team? Your traction to date? Your vision for the future?

How your Pitch is evaluated:

/5 Presentation - Has the entrepreneur clearly communicated their product/service, value proposition, and a pathway to sustainability and success?
/5 Execution - Has the entrepreneur demonstrated commitment to follow through on their business goals?
/5 Motivation - Has the entrepreneur clearly communicated how they will use the money to start or take that next step?
/5 Community Uplift - Has the entrepreneur clearly outlined how their business creates or intends to create positive outcomes for their community?

Questions?

If you have any questions, email hello@powwowpitch.org.