Since 2022, Aritzia has supported the Fashion category in the Pow Wow Pitch Semi-Finals, as well as the Aritzia Indigenous Fashion Grants, providing funding to emerging designers. Building on this foundation and Aritzia’s belief in empowerment, the Aritzia Indigenous Grant will once again be awarded to eligible self-identifying Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs advancing to the 2026 Grand Finale.

This continued expansion reflects a long-term investment in Indigenous entrepreneurs who are building businesses rooted in creativity, culture, and community. By extending support beyond fashion, the partnership acknowledges the breadth of innovation taking place across Turtle Island and ensures more founders have access to resources at a critical stage of growth.

Together, Pow Wow Pitch and Aritzia are strengthening pathways for Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, reach new audiences, and build sustainable ventures.  

“Our work with Pow Wow Pitch reflects Aritzia’s commitment to elevating the lives of women and girls,” said Corinne Kepper, Vice President of Corporate Giving at Aritzia. “By extending the Aritzia Entrepreneur Grant across all categories, we’re supporting Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs at a pivotal stage in their journey. It’s about ensuring more founders have access to both funding and support as they move their businesses forward.” 

“This partnership continues to uplift and celebrate Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs,” said Naomi Sarazin, Executive Director of Pow Wow Pitch. “With Aritzia’s support, more founders are being recognized for the brilliance of their businesses. Together, we are creating space for Indigenous entrepreneurs to thrive, share their stories, and grow in ways that honour who they are and where they come from across Turtle Island.” 

Through this partnership, Aritzia and Pow Wow Pitch continue to expand a national network of support for Indigenous entrepreneurship, grounded in collaboration and long-term commitment.

About Pow Wow Pitch 

Pow Wow Pitch is a program for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, which provides a safe, supportive, collaborative, empowering and culturally supportive environment that addresses the unique challenges of Indigenous entrepreneurship. Pow Wow Pitch enhances, develops and accelerates the growth of current and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs in a sustainable way through programs and resources. Community leadership through volunteerism is promoted as a reflection of respect and reciprocity as the foundation of the Pow Wow Pitch.

For more information, visit powwowpitch.org.

About Aritzia

Aritzia is a design house with an innovative global platform. Creators and purveyors of Everyday Luxury, Aritzia is home to an extensive portfolio of exclusive brands for every function and individual aesthetic. 

Founded in 1984 in Vancouver, Canada, Aritzia prides itself on creating immersive, highly personalized shopping experiences at aritzia.com and in its 115+ boutiques throughout North America — for everyone, everywhere.

About Aritzia Giving

As a women-led company, Aritzia Giving is dedicated to powering impactful programs to elevate the lives of women and girls. Through volunteering and mentoring, financial contributions and product donation, we continuously invest our energy, intention and resources to drive positive change, living into our ethos Women to the Power of Women — or Women ^ Women. ​

We are of women, for women, supporting women. ​
Because Women to the Power of Women can change the world​.

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As part of Aritzia’s commitment to participating in acts of reconciliation, both within its organization and with Indigenous communities across Canada, the Everyday Luxury retailer has partnered with Pow Wow Pitch for its fourth year to support Indigenous fashion entrepreneurs and businesses. 

Pow Wow Pitch and Aritzia’s partnership began in 2022 and introduced the Fashion Category to the competition along with the Aritizia Indigenous Fashion Grants, supporting and empowering 6 fashion entrepreneurs with extra cash each year. New to the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Competition, Aritzia is now expanding their support beyond the Fashion Category by awarding Aritzia Grants to Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs that advance to the Grand Finale across all industry categories.

This expansion reflects Aritzia’s deepening commitment to advancing equity, representation, and opportunity for Indigenous entrepreneurs across diverse sectors. By offering the Aritzia Grant to Grand Finale finalists beyond the fashion category, Aritzia and Pow Wow Pitch are together recognizing the leadership, resilience, and innovation of Indigenous women and two-spirit founders in every corner of the business world. These grants will help entrepreneurs scale their ventures, share their stories, and thrive on their own terms.

Together, Aritzia and Pow Wow Pitch are fostering creative, cultural, and economic empowerment to uplift and celebrate Indigenous entrepreneurs.

“Our partnership with Pow Wow Pitch continues to grow in exciting and meaningful ways,” said Corinne Kepper, Vice President of Corporate Giving at Aritzia. “What began with the Aritzia Indigenous Fashion Grants has now evolved into a broader commitment to champion Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs across all industries. We’re proud to expand our support through the Aritzia Grant, offering both funding and mentorship to help these visionary founders thrive, scale their businesses, and drive lasting impact in their communities.”

“We’re incredibly grateful to Aritzia for growing their support of Indigenous entrepreneurs in such a meaningful way,” said Naomi Sarazin, Executive Director of Pow Wow Pitch. “What began as a shared commitment to uplifting Indigenous fashion has grown into a powerful, cross-sector investment in Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs across Turtle Island. Through the Aritzia Grant, we’re not only scaling impact, we’re reinforcing a future where Indigenous businesses are recognized, resourced, and thriving in every industry.”

By partnering with Pow Wow Pitch, Aritzia is working collaboratively to strengthen and grow the community of support for Indigenous entrepreneurship, creating greater impact together. 

About Pow Wow Pitch 

Pow Wow Pitch is a program for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, which provides a safe, supportive, collaborative, empowering and culturally supportive environment that addresses the unique challenges of Indigenous entrepreneurship. Pow Wow Pitch enhances, develops and accelerates the growth of current and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs in a sustainable way through programs and resources. Community leadership through volunteerism is promoted as a reflection of respect and reciprocity as the foundation of the Pow Wow Pitch.

For more information, visit powwowpitch.org.

About Aritzia

Aritzia is a design house with an innovative global platform. Creators and purveyors of Everyday Luxury, Aritzia is home to an extensive portfolio of exclusive brands for every function and individual aesthetic. 

Founded in 1984 in Vancouver, Canada, Aritzia prides itself on creating immersive, highly personalized shopping experiences at aritzia.com and in its 115+ boutiques throughout North America — for everyone, everywhere.

About Aritzia Community™ Giving

Aritzia is committed to giving – to elevate the communities in which their People live and work. With a focus on building meaningful relationships with community partners and engaging their People in giving back, Aritzia cares for and invests in their communities by driving positive change, particularly for women and girls, with a focus on our favourite equation-turned mantra — Women to the Power of Women™.

Visit aritzia.com to learn more.

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