Applications open for the 2022 Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards

Applications open for the 2022 Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards

Apr 6, 2022 |

Applications and nominations close on June 21, 2022. Winners will be announced and celebrated during a digitally broadcast awards presentation on November 3, 2022. In addition to the title, Winners receive a unique hand-crafted silver pin by Sapling & Flint, and a plaque encased with a limited edition signed print of ‘Red Rising,’ a beautiful art piece created by award-winning Indigenous artist Patrick Hunter.

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Amy Jackson, Nativelovenotes Partners with Pow Wow Pitch

Amy Jackson, Nativelovenotes Partners with Pow Wow Pitch

Apr 4, 2022 | ,

“I am so excited to be the Host of Pow Wow InstaPitch and showcase my designs as part of Pow Wow Pitch’s Motivation Mondays series,” said Amy Jackson, Founder of Nativelovenotes. “I made some wonderful friends and gained invaluable knowledge about entrepreneurship when I participated in Pow Wow Pitch last year. I hope this partnership will inspire and empower people to take action on their ideas.”

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BDC and Pow Wow Pitch Partner toProvide Mental Health Support

BDC and Pow Wow Pitch Partner toProvide Mental Health Support

Apr 4, 2022 | ,

In addition to supporting Pow Wow Pitch as a Silver-Level Sponsor and engaging BDC employees as mentors, trusted advisors, and judges for virtual pitch contests and on the ground at pow wows across Canada, BDC is also supporting Pow Wow Pitch to develop on-demand resources and culturally appropriate mental health supports for early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs.

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EDC Backs Pow Wow Pitch to Scale the Indigenous Trade Economy

EDC Backs Pow Wow Pitch to Scale the Indigenous Trade Economy

Apr 1, 2022 | ,

“We are proud to partner for a second year with EDC as we scale Pow Wow Pitch internationally while growing the global ambitions of early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs here in Canada,” said Sunshine Tenasco, the Founder of Pow Wow Pitch. “Our shared activities and research will help Indigenous entrepreneurs deepen their community roots while growing their impact globally through the development of the Indigenous economy and Indigenous-to-Indigenous global trade.”

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Shopify Scales Support for Pow Wow Pitch

Shopify Scales Support for Pow Wow Pitch

Mar 31, 2022 | ,

Set to support more than 2,500 Indigenous entrepreneurs in 2022 with mentorship, funding, training, marketing and a safe and trusted community of support, Shopify’s investment is helping Pow Wow Pitch to scale its virtual programs, re-enter communities with on-the-ground support across Canada, and scale its programming to support Indigenous entrepreneurs in the United States and New Zealand.

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Jelly Academy Partners with Pow Wow Pitch to Empower Indigenous Entrepreneurs with Digital Marketing Skills

Jelly Academy Partners with Pow Wow Pitch to Empower Indigenous Entrepreneurs with Digital Marketing Skills

Mar 30, 2022 | ,

This year, Jelly Academy will support Pow Wow Pitch as a Silver-Level Sponsor and engage its employees as mentors and judges for Pow Wow Pitch entrepreneurs virtually and on the ground at pow wows across Canada. In addition, this year, Jelly Academy will support Indigenous entrepreneurs to scale sales and marketing activities through a special Ask Me Anything drop-in event focused on digital marketing for growth.

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Eight Indigenous entrepreneurial leaders recognized for outstanding achievements and impact

Eight Indigenous entrepreneurial leaders recognized for outstanding achievements and impact

Nov 5, 2021 |

“It is an honour for us to celebrate and recognize the journeys, achievements and impact of Indigenous entrepreneurs that contribute to our collective entrepreneurial landscape,” said Sunshine Tenasco, Founder of Pow Wow Pitch. “Congratulations to each of the recipients. You demonstrate entrepreneurial confidence, and your work inspires present and future generations to use entrepreneurship as a tool for community impact, cultural preservation, and reclamation. Thank you for your good work, leading with your hearts and for your example.”

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MNP Partners with Pow Wow Pitch

MNP Partners with Pow Wow Pitch

Oct 19, 2021 |

As part of the Partnership, MNP will provide the 2021 Pow Wow Pitch Winner and the Winners of the Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards with in-kind services, including accounting tax, market research, sales support, operational planning and long-term strategic and business planning. 

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Samanntha De Coteau, Roofer Girl Inc. wins People’s Choice Prize

Samanntha De Coteau, Roofer Girl Inc. wins People’s Choice Prize

Sep 28, 2021 |

Pow Wow Pitch, North America’s premier pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Facebook, announced Samanntha Nancy Raven De Coteau, Founder of RooferGirl Inc. from Whitefish Lake First Nation in Alberta as the 2021 Pow Wow Pitch People’s Choice Winner.

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Bernice Clarke, Uasau Soap Inc. wins Territories Semi-Final

Bernice Clarke, Uasau Soap Inc. wins Territories Semi-Final

Sep 27, 2021 |

Bernice has won $500 and has advanced to the Finals along with Emily Joanasie, Iqaluit Owner of Miqsuqta! and Joella Hogan, Founder and CEO of The Yukon Soaps Co. from the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun. The three entrepreneurs are advancing to the Finals for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their businesses.

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Austin Charles, ShockTalk wins USA Semi-Final

Austin Charles, ShockTalk wins USA Semi-Final

Sep 27, 2021 |

Austin has won 500 CAD and has advanced to the Finals along with Danielle Pieratos, Co-Founder of Harvest Nation, Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Minnesota and Tara Tekahentakhwa Tarbell, Founder of Niawen Skincare, Akwesasne Mohawk, New York.

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