by Destiny Maluga | Sep 10, 2026 | News, Stories
On September 9, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Shyanne Yellowbird, the Samson Cree Nation Founder of mîmîNîsak, a business based in Pigeon Lake, Alberta, Canada and Marysville, Washington, USA, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Alumni Choice Semi-Final Winner. Shyanne has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.
by Keely Thompson-Cook | Sep 16, 2025 | News
On September 16th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Jackie DeCoteau-Gill, the Dehcho Dene Founder of Kokums Helper Society, a business based in Edmonton, AB, as the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Alumni Choice Semi-Final Winner. Jackie has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.
by Keely Thompson-Cook | Sep 19, 2024 | News
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.
by Keely Thompson-Cook | Sep 20, 2023 | News
On September 19th, Pow Wow Pitch, North America’s premier pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard, announced three Alumni Choice Prize Winners:
Ramona Emerson, the Diné Co-Founder of Reel Indian Pictures from Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA).
Sharon Marshall, the Cree and Métis Founder of Digital DEVA from Lantzville, British Columbia.
Ashley Michel, the Secwepemc Founder of 4 Generations Creations from Kamloops, British Columbia.
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