Rain Ward, 2Bear: Indigenous Wellness wins Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch

Rain Ward, 2Bear: Indigenous Wellness wins Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch

Jun 22, 2026 | ,

On June 20, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch announced Rain Ward, founder of 2Bear: Indigenous Wellness, as the 2026 Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch Winner. The Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation-owned business received $5,000 and will advance to the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Grand Finale for a chance to win the $25,000 grand prize. Pow Wow Pitch is co-presented by RBC and Mastercard. The Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch was presented locally by St. Mary’s First Nation and the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI), in partnership with Women in Business New Brunswick (WBNB).

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Pow Wow Pitch Reveals Contents of 2026 Box

Pow Wow Pitch Reveals Contents of 2026 Box

Jun 19, 2026 | , ,

Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is excited to unveil the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Box in partnership with RBC and Mastercard. Valued at over $250, this curated collection features thirteen selected products and digital experiences created by Indigenous entrepreneurs.

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Pow Wow Pitch and Aritzia continue expanding support for Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs in 2026

Pow Wow Pitch and Aritzia continue expanding support for Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs in 2026

May 25, 2026 | ,

Pow Wow Pitch is pleased to announce the continued growth of its partnership with Aritzia for the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch program, extending support for Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs. Now entering its fifth year, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing opportunities for Indigenous founders through funding, visibility, and mentorship. What began as targeted support for fashion entrepreneurs has grown into a broader commitment that recognizes leadership and business growth across sectors.

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Pow Wow Pitch partners with Joint Economic Development Initiative to support Indigenous entrepreneurs at Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch

Pow Wow Pitch partners with Joint Economic Development Initiative to support Indigenous entrepreneurs at Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch

May 8, 2026 | ,

Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to announce its partnership with Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) for a fourth year, as the local presenting partner of the Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch, taking place in St. Mary’s First Nation, New Brunswick on June 19 & 20, 2026.

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Pow Wow Pitch and MINI TIPI extend collaboration to support Indigenous entrepreneurs

Pow Wow Pitch and MINI TIPI extend collaboration to support Indigenous entrepreneurs

May 7, 2026 | ,

Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization committed to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is pleased to announce the continued partnership with MINI TIPI for the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch programming. As alumni of the program, the co-founders of MINI TIPI return with a shared commitment to supporting the next generation of Indigenous business leaders and contributing to the broader entrepreneurial community.

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Pow Wow Pitch and Jelly Marketing continue partnership to strengthen digital skills for Indigenous entrepreneurs

Pow Wow Pitch and Jelly Marketing continue partnership to strengthen digital skills for Indigenous entrepreneurs

Apr 16, 2026 | ,

Pow Wow Pitch, a non profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with Jelly Marketing in 2026. JellyMarketing, an Indigenous-led business founded by Métis leader Darian Kovacs, offers training in social media, digital advertising, SEO, public relations, email marketing, website analytics, and more.

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Saelym DeGrandpre’s ‘Lofi’ Artwork Announced as Official Selection for 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Box

Saelym DeGrandpre’s ‘Lofi’ Artwork Announced as Official Selection for 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Box

Apr 9, 2026 | , ,

Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs, co-presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced the selection of artist Saelym DeGrandpre’s piece ‘Lofi’ as the official art for the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Box, a mailer box featuring quality products created by early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs.

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