Kaleb Montgomery-Reid, Building Skill, Confidence, and Community through Reverence Basketball

Kaleb Montgomery-Reid, Building Skill, Confidence, and Community through Reverence Basketball

Dec 4, 2025 |

Kaleb Montgomery-Reid, a Tech 4 Youth Grant recipient and 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Finalist, is transforming the world of youth athletics through Reverence Basketball, a training business based in West Kelowna, British Columbia. Kaleb is a member of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band and is on a mission to give Indigenous athletes the training, visibility, and belief they need to succeed, both on and off the court.

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Anthony Theriault, Empowering Students through Innovation and eleven59

Anthony Theriault, Empowering Students through Innovation and eleven59

Dec 4, 2025 |

Anthony Theriault, a Tech 4 Youth Grant recipient and 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Semi-Finalist, is the co-founder of eleven59 and a member of the Red River Métis. Through eleven59, he is helping students take control of their academic lives with a platform built by students, for students. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Anthony and his team developed eleven59 to tackle a challenge all students face; staying organized amid the demands of school, work, and life.

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Kylie Landry-Zoe, Blending Culture, Family, and Creativity Through Bebia Cho Foods

Kylie Landry-Zoe, Blending Culture, Family, and Creativity Through Bebia Cho Foods

Dec 4, 2025 |

Kylie Landry-Zoe, a Tech 4 Youth Grant recipient and a member of Deh Gáh Got’ie Dene First Nation, is bringing family, culture, and creativity together through her family’s business, The Bebia Cho Company based in Kelowna, British Columbia. Specializing in a family clothing line “from bebia to grandpa,” Kylie is designing apparel that reflects her family’s mission, while celebrating her Indigenous roots and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Mackenzie Labby, Weaving Culture and Creativity with Grey Wolf Crafts

Mackenzie Labby, Weaving Culture and Creativity with Grey Wolf Crafts

Dec 4, 2025 |

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. 

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Eight Indigenous Entrepreneurial Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Achievements

Eight Indigenous Entrepreneurial Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Achievements

Nov 13, 2025 | ,

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.

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Kendal Garlow, SproutSync Ltd., Wins 2025 Pow Wow Pitch

Kendal Garlow, SproutSync Ltd., Wins 2025 Pow Wow Pitch

Oct 23, 2025 |

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. 

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Walter Bia & Marissa Begay, Bravo Solar and Wind LLC, wins 2025 People’s Choice

Walter Bia & Marissa Begay, Bravo Solar and Wind LLC, wins 2025 People’s Choice

Sep 17, 2025 |

On September 17th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Walter Bia & Marissa Begay, the Navajo Co-Founders of Bravo Solar and Wind LLC, a business based in Woodspring, AZ, USA, as the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch People’s Choice Semi-Final Winner. Walter & Marissa have won $1,000 and are advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.

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Jackie DeCoteau-Gill, Kokums Helper Society, wins 2025 Alumni Choice

Jackie DeCoteau-Gill, Kokums Helper Society, wins 2025 Alumni Choice

Sep 16, 2025 | ,

On September 16th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Jackie DeCoteau-Gill, the Dehcho Dene Founder of Kokums Helper Society, a business based in Edmonton, AB, as the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Alumni Choice Semi-Final Winner. Jackie has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.

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Shauna White Bear, White Bear Moccasins LLC, wins Fashion Semi-Final

Shauna White Bear, White Bear Moccasins LLC, wins Fashion Semi-Final

Sep 15, 2025 |

On September 11th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Shauna White Bear, MHA First Nation Founder of White Bear Moccasins LLC, a business based in Bozeman, MT, USA, as the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Fashion Semi-Final Winner. Shauna has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.

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Tessa Belanger, Pass the Sage, wins Creative Semi-Final

Tessa Belanger, Pass the Sage, wins Creative Semi-Final

Sep 15, 2025 |

On September 9th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Tessa Belanger, the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation Founder of Pass the Sage, a business based in Ottawa, ON, as the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Creative Semi-Final Winner. Tessa has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.

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K’odi Taylor, First-ory, wins Technology Semi-Final

K’odi Taylor, First-ory, wins Technology Semi-Final

Sep 15, 2025 |

On September 11th, 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 K’odi, Haida & Kwakwaka’wakw First Nation Founder of First-ory, a business based in Vancouver, BC, as the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Technology Semi-Final Winner. K’odi has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.

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Kaleb Montgomery-Reid, Reverence Basketball, wins Youth Semi-Final

Kaleb Montgomery-Reid, Reverence Basketball, wins Youth Semi-Final

Sep 11, 2025 |

On September 10th, 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 Kaleb Montgomery-Reid, the Lower Similkameen Indian Band Founder of Reverence Basketball, a business based in West Kelowna, BC, as the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Youth Semi-Final Winner. Kaleb has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.

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