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.
Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs, proudly announces the commencement of nominations and applications for the 6th Annual Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards.
Pow Wow Pitch, a non profit organization supporting emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Tech 4 Youth program, supported by Best Buy Canada. Now entering its fifth year, the program continues to equip young Indigenous entrepreneurs with essential technology to support their entrepreneurial journeys.
Pow Wow Pitch, the leading non-profit organization dedicated to emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, proudly announces the launch of its tenth annual competition, inviting Indigenous entrepreneurs from across Turtle Island to participate. Co-presented by Mastercard and RBC, the competition boasts over $100,000 in cash prizes.
Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with Best Buy Canada for 2026. Building on the success of previous years, this renewed collaboration will continue to equip Indigenous youth entrepreneurs across the country with mentorship, funding, and access to essential technology to launch and grow their businesses.
Pow Wow Pitch, a non profit organization dedicated to supporting and uplifting Indigenous entrepreneurs, announced the selection of ‘Cornhusk Dolls’ created by Alanah Jewell as the Official Art of the 2026 Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards.
Pow Wow Pitch, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is pleased to continue its partnership with CIRA in 2026. This ongoing collaboration focuses on strengthening digital access and visibility for Indigenous entrepreneurs building businesses online.
Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is pleased to announce the continued partnership with Altis Recruitment. Through this collaboration, Altis contributes funding that supports Pow Wow Pitch’s growth, alongside HR advisory services that strengthen internal capacity, as well as mentorship and coaching opportunities for Pow Wow Pitch.
Pow Wow Pitch, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is pleased to continue its partnership with Sklar Wilton in 2026. Building on five years of collaboration, the partnership remains focused on strengthening organizational strategy, leadership, and long term sustainability.
Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Mastercard in Canada for the fifth year in a row, as a co-presenting partner through 2026. This continued collaboration will maintain efforts to inspire and equip Indigenous entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive in a digital economy.
Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to announce a new three-year collaboration with RBC as a Co-Presenter across all Pow Wow Pitch programs from 2026 to 2028.
Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs, has successfully completed another strategic collaboration with Carleton University’s Sprott Student Consulting Group (SSCG), focused on enhancing the organization’s communications strategy and systems. This recent engagement centred on deepening Pow Wow Pitch’s understanding of its audiences and strengthening the tools and processes that guide its communication efforts.
Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to welcome Destiny Maluga as the newest member of our team. A proud Ojibwe from Waywayseecappo First Nation in Manitoba, Destiny joins Pow Wow Pitch as Communications Coordinator, bringing a thoughtful and creative approach to storytelling that will help strengthen and amplify the organization’s platform and impact.
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.
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.