Eight Indigenous Entrepreneurial Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Achievements

Eight Indigenous Entrepreneurial Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Achievements

On November 12, 2025, Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization supporting and celebrating Indigenous entrepreneurs, announced eight Award recipients from across Turtle Island at the 5th Annual Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards, co-presented by RBC and Mastercard, and with the valued support and partnership of Sklar Wilton & Associates, Altis Recruitment, and Export Development Canada.

Tessa Belanger, Pass the Sage, wins Creative Semi-Final

Tessa Belanger, Pass the Sage, wins Creative Semi-Final

On September 9th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Tessa Belanger, the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation Founder of Pass the Sage, a business based in Ottawa, ON, as the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Creative Semi-Final Winner. Tessa has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.

Altis Recruitment partners with Pow Wow Pitch to help scale its impact, enabling more Indigenous entrepreneurs to thrive

Altis Recruitment partners with Pow Wow Pitch to help scale its impact, enabling more Indigenous entrepreneurs to thrive

Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, proudly announces that Altis Recruitment is now a Silver Partner. In addition to providing funding to help Pow Wow Pitch scale its impact, Altis Recruitment is offering HR advisory services to help grow and strengthen the Pow Wow Pitch team, along with mentorship for Indigenous entrepreneurs.