Jason Lizotte, Nipiy Industries, wins Kamloopa Semi-Final

Jason Lizotte, Nipiy Industries, wins Kamloopa Semi-Final

Aug 2, 2022 |

On July 30, 2022, Pow Wow Pitch, North America’s premier pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify, Meta and Mastercard, announced Jason Lizotte, the Paddle Prairie Métis Owner and Founder of Nipiy Industries from Grand Prairie, Alberta, as the 2022 Pow Wow Pitch Kamloopa Winner. Jason has won $5,000 and is advancing to the Finals for a chance to win $25,000 to grow his business.

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Paul Owl, TreeTeas Brewing, wins Summer Solstice Semi-Final

Paul Owl, TreeTeas Brewing, wins Summer Solstice Semi-Final

Jun 29, 2022 |

On May 21, Pow Wow Pitch, North America’s premier pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify, Meta and Mastercard, announced Erica Daniels, the Cree/Ojibway Owner and Founder of Keijic Productions, as the 2022 Pow Wow Pitch Manito Ahbee Winner and one of two Fan Favourite Prize Winners. Erica has won $5,500 and is advancing to the Finals for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

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Pow Wow Pitch Partners with Kamloopa Pow Wow

Pow Wow Pitch Partners with Kamloopa Pow Wow

Jun 8, 2022 | ,

For the first time, Kamloopa Pow Wow is hosting Pow Wow Pitch to come to put the spotlight on Indigenous vendors, entrepreneurs, artists, entertainers, filmmakers, and innovators attending Kamloopa. Vendors and attendees will have the opportunity to pitch to win a total of $10,000 in cash prizes to take their ideas and businesses to the next level.

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Erica Daniels, Kejic Productions, wins Manito Ahbee Semi-Final

Erica Daniels, Kejic Productions, wins Manito Ahbee Semi-Final

May 26, 2022 |

On May 21, Pow Wow Pitch, North America’s premier pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify, Meta and Mastercard, announced Erica Daniels, the Cree/Ojibway Owner and Founder of Keijic Productions, as the 2022 Pow Wow Pitch Manito Ahbee Winner and one of two Fan Favourite Prize Winners. Erica has won $5,500 and is advancing to the Finals for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

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Pow Wow Pitch partners with Raven Reads to launch 2022 mailer box for Indigenous entrepreneurs

Pow Wow Pitch partners with Raven Reads to launch 2022 mailer box for Indigenous entrepreneurs

May 5, 2022 | ,

Today, Pow Wow Pitch, North America’s premier pitch competition for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, announced its second annual Mailer Box in collaboration with Raven Reads to support early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs to accelerate their growth. This year, the Mailer Box Program is scaling further with 2,500 units, accelerating the growth of 10 Indigenous entrepreneurs with $200,000 in purchase orders.

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Melinda Williamson, Morning Light Kombucha wins Gathering of Nations Pow Wow Pitch

Melinda Williamson, Morning Light Kombucha wins Gathering of Nations Pow Wow Pitch

May 1, 2022 |

On April 30, Pow Wow Pitch, North America’s premier pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify, Meta and Mastercard, announced Melinda Williamson, Owner and Founder of Morning Light Kombucha from the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, as the 2022 Pow Wow Pitch Gathering of Nations Winner. Melinda has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Finals for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her businesses.

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Pow Wow Pitch Partners with Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

Pow Wow Pitch Partners with Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

Apr 28, 2022 | ,

“The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival is thrilled to be hosting Pow Wow Pitch once again,” said Trina Mather-Simard, Executive Director & Producer of the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival. “This incredible opportunity for Indigenous entrepreneurs started right here on our Celebration State. Each year we are blown away by the brilliance of our Indigenous community and love to watch them confidently pitch and ultimately grow their idea into a successful business.”

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Pow Wow Pitch announces partnership with the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

Pow Wow Pitch announces partnership with the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

Apr 28, 2022 | ,

“WEKH is proud to partner with the Pow Wow Pitch, a one-of-a-kind opportunity for Indigenous entrepreneurs,” said Ashley Richard, Associate Director, Indigenous – Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. “Through this partnership, we will advance Indigenous women’s entrepreneurship and co-create new opportunities for Indigenous communities. Together, we are working towards building more inclusive innovation.”

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Pow Wow Pitch Partners with Manito Ahbee Pow Wow on May 21st

Pow Wow Pitch Partners with Manito Ahbee Pow Wow on May 21st

Apr 27, 2022 | ,

“We are honoured and excited to bring Pow Wow Pitch to the Manito Ahbee Festival and be back in action, on the ground with community, celebrating and showcasing Indigenous vendors, entrepreneurs and artists of all kinds,” said Sunshine Tenasco, Founder of Pow Wow Pitch. “Entrepreneurship is an important tool for reclamation, and through sharing our stories, ideas and businesses, we can grow the Indigenous economy together, our way.”

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Best Buy and Pow Wow Pitch Launch Tech Grants for Indigenous Youth

Best Buy and Pow Wow Pitch Launch Tech Grants for Indigenous Youth

Apr 27, 2022 | ,

As part of the Partnership, Indigenous youth from across Canada starting up businesses can visit www.powwowpitch.org/tech-4-youth to submit a ‘Request for Tech’ to ask for the technology they need to start and run their businesses. Pow Wow Pitch and Best Buy will review and assess the requests to support Indigenous youth to take action on their dreams.

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Futurpreneur Partners with Pow Wow Pitch

Futurpreneur Partners with Pow Wow Pitch

Apr 21, 2022 | ,

Futurpreneur and Pow Wow Pitch’s partnership will focus on providing Indigenous youth entrepreneurs with ongoing support through the Futurpreneur financing and mentorship programs including the Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program, led by a team with lived experience.

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MNP to Provide Strategic Advisory Support to Pow Wow Pitch Entrepreneurs

MNP to Provide Strategic Advisory Support to Pow Wow Pitch Entrepreneurs

Apr 14, 2022 | ,

This year, MNP will support Pow Wow Pitch as a Community-Level Sponsor and engage its employees as mentors for Pow Wow Pitch entrepreneurs virtually and on the ground at pow wows across Canada. In addition, this year, MNP will support Pow Wow Pitch Finalists with 8-hours of in-kind services each to help them advance significant business, strategic and financial planning goals.

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Sklar Wilton & Associates Backs Pow Wow Pitch

Sklar Wilton & Associates Backs Pow Wow Pitch

Apr 13, 2022 | ,

Sklar Wilton’s employees will volunteer as mentors for Pow Wow Pitch entrepreneurs, with extra support and mentorship to Finalists one-on-one and through the Finalist Bootcamp program. In addition, Skar Wilton will partner with Pow Wow Pitch on a Learning Series Webinar, the development of tools and templates for Indigenous entrepreneurs, and an end-of-year Impact Report to support Pow Wow Pitch to quantify its impact on the Indigenous economy.

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