From the rich heritage of the Williams Lake Indian Band Shuswap, Indiginize Creation embodies tradition through custom, free-hand designed hats inspired by Mother Earth. Owner and 2024 Aritzia Fashion Grant Recipient, Janelle Alladina, shares her journey with Indiginize Creation and how she is empowered by tradition and etching her niche in the fashion industry.
Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to partner with Aritzia, a design house with an innovative global platform, to award and spotlight six emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs with the Aritzia Indigenous Fashion Grants.
On September 19th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Simon Monteith, the Opaskwayak Cree Nation Founder of Simon The Scientist, a business based in Winnipeg, Manitoba as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Alumni Choice Semi-Final Winner. Simon has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow his business.
On September 18th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Esther Maud, the Skownan First Nation Founder of Wabshkaa Animkii Benesii, a business based in Thunder Bay, Ontario as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch People’s Choice Semi-Final Winner. Esther has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.
On September 17th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Alex Manitopyes, the Muskowekwan First Nation of SACRD THNDR, a business based in Calgary, Alberta as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Fashion Semi-Final Winner presented by Aritzia. Alex Manitopyes has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.
On September 16th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Darion Ducharme & Zachary Flett, the Lac Seul and Sagkeeng First Nations Co-Founders of Teqare, a business based in Winnipeg, Manitoba as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Technology Semi-Final Winners. Darion and Zachary, winners of the Technology Semi-Finals, presented by Mastercard Canada, have won $1,000 and are advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.
On September 13th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Kariza Manychief, the Blood Tribe Kainaiwa Owner of Night Owl Games, a business based in Lethbridge, Alberta as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Innovation Semi-Final Winner. Kariza has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.
On September 13th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Isabelle Dabbs, the Native Hawaiian and Cherokee Founder of Witch’s Brew Nutrients, a business based in Kailua, HI, USA as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Innovation Semi-Final Winner. Isabelle has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.
On September 12th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Jennifer Robin, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Producer of Ofi Nia Productions, a business based in Mariposa, California, USA as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Creative Semi-Final Winner. Jennifer has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.
On September 11th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Shyra Barberstock, the Kebaowek First Nation Co-Founder of Kebaonish Inc., a business based in Tyendinaga, Ontario as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Food & Drink Semi-Final Winner. Shyra has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.
On September 10th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Tristin Manuel, the Maoli Co-Founder of MAOLI FARMS LLC, a business based in Kailua, HI, USA as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Professional Services & Trades Semi-Final Winner. Tristin has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.
On September 9th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Jason Lizotte, the Paddle Prairie Métis Founder of Nipiy Industries, a business based in Grande Prairie, Alberta, as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Innovation Semi-Final Winner. Jason has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow his business.
On September 9th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Lisa Vicaire, the Founder of Algonquin Acres, a business based in Timiskaming First Nation, Quebec, as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Health & Wellness Semi-Final Winner. Lisa has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.
On September 6th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Tanis Simpson, the Inuvialuit & Gwich’in Founder of Qiviut Inc., a business based in Nisku, Alberta, as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Consumer Products & Retail Semi-Final Winner. Tanis has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.
On September 5th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Andrew Dutcher, the Neqotkuk Founder and Author of Big-Hearted Parenting, a business based in Calgary, Alberta, as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Knowledge Services Semi-Final Winner. Andrew has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow his business.