Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the awarding of thirteen grants to Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs in partnership with Aritzia, a design house with an innovative global platform.
On September 11th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Shauna White Bear, MHA First Nation Founder of White Bear Moccasins LLC, a business based in Bozeman, MT, USA, as the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Fashion Semi-Final Winner. Shauna has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.
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.
Cora Kavyaktok, a proud Inuk entrepreneur originally from Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, is redefining what business wear can look like through her brand, Inuk Gold. Now based in Vermilion, Alberta, Cora is the founder and creative force behind this emerging clothing line that offers professional business attire featuring subtle Inuit designs created by Inuit artists. More than fashion, Inuk Gold is a platform for cultural celebration and community reinvestment. The brand purchases artwork upfront, shares each artist’s story, and gives five percent of net profits directly to the artist, with another five percent donated to a nonprofit of their choice in their home community. Inuk Gold blends elegance with purpose, making space for Inuit identity in boardrooms across the country.
Christine Marie, a proud Métis Nation of Saskatchewan entrepreneur based in Saskatoon, SK, is building more than a brand. She is building a movement. As the founder and CEO of Awasis Boutique, Christine has created a space where culture, community, and commerce come together to celebrate Indigenous identity, revitalize lost languages, and inspire future generations. What began in 2018 as an Indigenous baby and kids apparel brand has since blossomed into a nationally recognized business that serves people of all ages including allies through culturally rich, stylish, and functional products.
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