Shilo Cote, Quality Quills wins Fashion Semi-Final

Shilo Cote, Quality Quills wins Fashion Semi-Final

Sep 10, 2026 | ,

On September 9, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Shilo Cote, the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Owner and Creator of Quality Quills, a business based in Kitigan Zibi, Quebec, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Fashion Semi-Final Winner. Shilo has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

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Shyanne Yellowbird, mîmîNîsak, wins 2026 Alumni Choice 

Shyanne Yellowbird, mîmîNîsak, wins 2026 Alumni Choice 

Sep 10, 2026 | ,

On September 9, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Shyanne Yellowbird, the Samson Cree Nation Founder of mîmîNîsak, a business based in Pigeon Lake, Alberta, Canada and Marysville, Washington, USA, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Alumni Choice Semi-Final Winner. Shyanne has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

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Stephanie King, Fin & Feather, Wins Startup Semi-Final

Stephanie King, Fin & Feather, Wins Startup Semi-Final

Sep 9, 2026 | ,

On September 8, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Stephanie King, the Timiskaming First Nation Founder and Owner of Fin & Feather, a business based in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Startup Semi-Final Winner. Stephanie has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

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Alliah Oldpan, Skydancermovement, Wins Youth Semi-Final

Alliah Oldpan, Skydancermovement, Wins Youth Semi-Final

Sep 8, 2026 | ,

On September 4, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Alliah Oldpan, Ermineskin Cree Nation Founder of Skydancermovement, a business based in Edmonton, Alberta, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Youth Semi-Final Winner. Alliah has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

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Tyler Leslie, Tyler’s Styling Studio, Wins Creative Semi-Final

Tyler Leslie, Tyler’s Styling Studio, Wins Creative Semi-Final

Sep 8, 2026 | ,

On September 4, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Tyler Leslie, Yakama Nation Founder of Tyler’s Styling Studio, a business based in Polson, Montana, USA as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Creative Semi-Final Winner. Tyler has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

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Dana Swart, Trailhead Bread, Wins Food & Drink Semi-Final

Dana Swart, Trailhead Bread, Wins Food & Drink Semi-Final

Sep 4, 2026 | ,

On September 3, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Dana Swart, Métis Nation of Alberta Owner of Trailhead Bread, a business based in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Food & Drink Semi-Final Winner. Dana has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

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Tasha Toulouse, Gizaagi’in Home Services, Wins Professional Services & Trades Semi-Final

Tasha Toulouse, Gizaagi’in Home Services, Wins Professional Services & Trades Semi-Final

Sep 4, 2026 | ,

On September 3, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, Tasha Toulouse, Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation Founder and Owner of Gizaagi’in Home Services, a business based in Sagamok Anishinawbek First Nation, Ontario, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Professional Services & Trades Semi-Final Winner. Tasha has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

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Jada Belleau, Gookom’s Cabinet Mobile Refillery, Wins Sustainability Semi-Final

Jada Belleau, Gookom’s Cabinet Mobile Refillery, Wins Sustainability Semi-Final

Sep 3, 2026 | ,

On September 2, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Jada Belleau, Garden River First Nation Owner and Operator of Gookom’s Cabinet Mobile Refillery, a business based in Garden River First Nation, Ontario, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Sustainability Semi-Final Winner. Jada has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

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Neecha Klee, Aniibiish Herbal, Wins Health & Wellness Semi-Final

Neecha Klee, Aniibiish Herbal, Wins Health & Wellness Semi-Final

Sep 3, 2026 | ,

On September 2, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Neecha Klee, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek founder of Aniibiish Herbal, a business based in Toronto, Ontario, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Health & Wellness Semi-Final Winner. Neecha Klee has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

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Siera Hancharyk, Three Sisters Indigenous Crafts Market, Wins Consumer Products & Retail Semi-Final

Siera Hancharyk, Three Sisters Indigenous Crafts Market, Wins Consumer Products & Retail Semi-Final

Sep 2, 2026 | ,

On September 1, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Siera Hancharyk, Anishinaabe founder of Three Sisters Indigenous Crafts Market, a business based in Toronto, Ontario, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Consumer Products & Retail Semi-Final Winner. Siera Hancharyk has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

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JoLynn Parenteau, Métis Money Moves, Wins Knowledge Services Semi-Final

JoLynn Parenteau, Métis Money Moves, Wins Knowledge Services Semi-Final

Sep 2, 2026 | ,

On September 1, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced JoLynn Parenteau, an Otipemisiwak Métis woman from the Métis Nation of Alberta and Founder + Facilitator of Métis Money Moves, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Knowledge Services Semi-Final Winner. JoLynn has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

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Monique Collins, Dragonfly Spirit CreeAtions Ltd., wins Tourism Semi-Final

Monique Collins, Dragonfly Spirit CreeAtions Ltd., wins Tourism Semi-Final

Sep 2, 2026 | ,

On August 31, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Monique Collins, the Peepeekisis Nation Founder of Dragonfly Spirit CreeAtions Ltd., a business based in Nisku, Alberta, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Tourism Semi-Final Winner. Monique has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

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Aleria McKay, Miss Indigenous Canada Leadership Development and Ambassador Program, wins Not-For-Profit Semi-Final

Aleria McKay, Miss Indigenous Canada Leadership Development and Ambassador Program, wins Not-For-Profit Semi-Final

Sep 1, 2026 | ,

On August 31, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Aleria McKay, an Onondaga woman from Six Nations of the Grand River and Founder and Director of the Miss Indigenous Canada Leadership Development and Ambassador Program, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Not-for-Profit Semi-Final Winner. Aleria has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her organization.

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Food made with love and pride

Food made with love and pride

Aug 28, 2026 | ,

Elie Kelly, a member of Elsipogtog First Nation, and the owner of River Rock Deli, located in Elsipogtog, New Brunswick, is creating more than a pop up deli. He is bringing fresh, thoughtfully prepared food to his community while creating a welcoming experience for people looking for alternatives to traditional deep fried meals, pizza, and subs. Through River Rock Deli, Elie is building a business rooted in good food, pride, and a desire to help people feel better about the choices they make.

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Storytelling through a cultural lens

Storytelling through a cultural lens

Aug 26, 2026 | ,

Bee Bird, a member of Montreal Lake Cree Nation and the founder of Bee Productions Incorporated based in Regina, Saskatchewan, is using film, photography, writing, and storytelling to create space for Indigenous voices to be heard. Through his media company, Bee is building more than a creative business. He is creating opportunities for authentic representation, meaningful community storytelling, and connection through media.

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