Meet Angelo McHorse, Owner of Bison Star Naturals from Red Willow People Of Taos Pueblo, Northern New Mexico. Angelo is a Pow Wow Pitch USA Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Angelo to learn more about him, his business and his reflections on entrepreneurship.
Learn from others
Meet Shayai Lucero, Owner of Earth & Sky Floral Designs, from Laguna Pueblo and Acoma Pueblo. Shayai is a Pow Wow Pitch USA Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Shayai to learn more about her, her business and her reflections on entrepreneurship.
Share your gift
Meet Garrett McMartin, Founder of Good Organics from Semiahmoo First Nation. Garrett is a Pow Wow Pitch British Columbia Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Garrett to learn more about him, his business and his reflections on entrepreneurship.
Stay on the path
Meet Melissa Lauzon Wallace, President of Maya Clothing and Tannery. Melissa is a Pow Wow Pitch Quebec Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Melissa to learn more about her, her business and her reflections on entrepreneurship.
Do it for your community
Meet Semi-Finalist Spotlight on Jacques T. Watso, Founder of Sagamité Watso from Abenaki First Nation of Odanak. Jacques is a Pow Wow Pitch Quebec Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Jacques to learn more about him, his business and his reflections on entrepreneurship.
Be the role model you never had
Meet Cassandra Carreiro, Owner of Sharecuterie, from Shoal Lake # 40, who lives in Winnipeg. Cassandra is a Pow Wow Pitch Prairies Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Cassandra to learn more about her, her business and her reflections on entrepreneurship.
Know you are worthy
Meet Killa Atencio, Mi’kmaki Founder of IndigenUs from Nova Scotia. Killa is a Pow Wow Pitch Atlantic Canada Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Killa to learn more about her, her business and her reflections on entrepreneurship.
Start small and test
Meet Semi-Finalist Jenna White, Owner of Jenna’s Nut-Free Dessertery from the Metis Nation of Ontario, living in New Brunswick. Jenna is a Pow Wow Pitch Atlantic Canada Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Jenna to learn more about her, her business and her reflections on entrepreneurship.
Learn as you go
Meet Carlene April MacDonald, Owner of Sunflower Salon & Piercing Studio from Millbrook First Nation, Nova Scotia. Carlene is a Pow Wow Pitch Atlantic Canada Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Carlene to learn more about her, her business and her reflections on entrepreneurship.
Take a chance on yourself
Meet Jessika Pike, Owner of Mystearicas Custom Creations, from Acadia First Nation, Nova Scotia. Jessika is a Pow Wow Pitch Atlantic Canada Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Jessika to learn more about her, her business and her reflections on entrepreneurship.
Lay a brick every day
Meet Travis Lee Francis, Founder & CEO of Lucrative Apparel, from Firshers Grant First Nation, Nova Scotia. Travis is a Pow Wow Pitch Atlantic Canada Semi-Finalist. We sat down with Travis to learn more about him, his business and his reflections on entrepreneurship.
Meet the 2021 Semi-Finalists
We are thrilled to announce the 156 Entrepreneurs who have made it to the 2021 Pow Wow Pitch Semi-Finals out of more than 1,600 applicants!
Pow Wow Pitch Box Pre-Sales Open
This year’s Box features beautiful art by Indigenous Artist Chief Lady Bird. The piece selected for the Box’s design is bright, floral and represents growth, nurturing and a celebration of culture and the land.
Our Time is Now: Calling All Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Between June 21st and July 15th, Indigenous entrepreneurs can submit a 1-minute video business pitch as their entry into the Pow Wow Pitch Competition. Indigenous (Inuit, Métis or First Nations) people living anywhere on Turtle Island of any age or gender with an idea or business at any stage and in any industry can apply.
Applications Open for Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards
Indigenous entrepreneurs and Indigenous-owned businesses across Turtle Island can apply or nominate others for their entrepreneurial perseverance, growth, impact and example as true Indigenous icons of our generation.