Canada Post plays a vital role in supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs by providing access to shipping opportunities and essential tools for success. With its extensive reach, Canada Post ensures that Indigenous businesses, regardless of their location, can connect with customers across Canada and internationally. 

As part of the partnership, Canada Post will actively participate in Pow Wow Pitch events across the country. Experts from the company will serve as mentors, advisors, and judges, offering guidance to aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs. In addition, Canada Post will provide expertise on shipping, e-commerce, logistics, and marketing during Pow Wow Pitch Indigenous Entrepreneur’s Bootcamp in June, empowering entrepreneurs to learn how to grow their business. 

Danielle Doiron, General Manager, Marketing at Canada Post, expressed Canada Post’s commitment to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship: “As part of our ongoing commitment  to support small businesses and strengthening all communities across Canada, we are proud to continue our partnership with Pow Wow Pitch. In this fifth year, we look to enable Indigenous entrepreneurs across the country and help them start, grow and scale their business for success. We are proud to be part of these Canadian business journeys. “

Naomi Sarazin, Executive Director of Pow Wow Pitch, remarked, “This collaboration with Canada Post isn’t just about business; it’s about access, reconciliation, and shared growth. By joining forces, we’re not only opening doors for Indigenous businesses but also forging a path towards genuine economic empowerment and cultural resurgence. This partnership exemplifies the vital role of Crown corporations in walking alongside Indigenous communities and contributing to a more inclusive and prosperous future for all.”

As part of the partnership, Pow Wow Pitch’s Founder, Sunshine Tenasco, will also serve as a Judge on the Canada Post Tales of Triumph panel, further deepening the ties between the organizations and showcasing their shared commitment to uplifting Indigenous entrepreneurs.

By investing in mentorship, providing essential resources, and fostering a supportive ecosystem, Canada Post and Pow Wow Pitch are not only uplifting Indigenous entrepreneurs but also contributing to the economic prosperity and cultural resilience of Indigenous communities across Canada.

About Pow Wow Pitch 

Pow Wow Pitch is an entrepreneurship program for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, which provides a safe, supportive, collaborative, empowering and culturally supportive environment that addresses the unique challenges of Indigenous entrepreneurs and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs. Pow Wow Pitch enhances, develops and accelerates the growth for 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 Canada Post

Canada Post is the Canadian e-commerce delivery leader and the only delivery company to serve all 17.4 million addresses in urban, rural and remote locations across the country. The Corporation operates the country’s largest retail network of nearly 5,800 post offices and has more than 68,000 employees. By serving the changing needs of Canadians, helping Canadian businesses succeed, and demonstrating leadership on environmental and social issues, Canada Post is fulfilling its overarching purpose: A Stronger Canada – Delivered.

For more information about Canada Post, visit canadapost.ca.

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Canada Post has pledged to support over 2,500 Indigenous Entrepreneurs with mentorship and training on how to optimize their shipping, e-commerce and marketing programs. The partnership with Canada Post will help Pow Wow Pitch scale its virtual programs and expand on-the-ground support across Canada.

Canada Post will support Indigenous entrepreneurs and small businesses via Pow Wow Pitch events, where staff experts serve as mentors, advisors and judges. Canada Post will also be available to answer questions related to shipping, e-commerce, logistics and marketing as part of the Pow Wow Pitch Indigenous Entrepreneur’s Bootcamp in June.

Sunshine Tenasco, Founder of Pow Wow Pitch, said, “Canada Post shares our vision of empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs in cities and remote communities across Canada to use entrepreneurship for reclamation, community impact, and Indigenous-led economic growth. We are thrilled to partner with Canada Post for the fourth year to support Indigenous entrepreneurs who are starting and growing businesses.”

Danielle Doiron, General Manager, Marketing, at Canada Post, said, “As part of our commitment to investing in the success of small business and strengthening communities across Canada, including underserved northern and Indigenous communities, we are proud to once again sponsor Pow Wow Pitch. We are honoured to enable Indigenous entrepreneurs across the country and help them start and grow their businesses.”

Tales of Triumph small business contest

In addition to this ongoing partnership, Canada Post invites Indigenous entrepreneurs to share their story to win in the fourth Tales of Triumph small business contest. Your story could help you win one of five prizes, each valued at more than $100,000 in services, media and professional support to help you start your next chapter. Whether your business is just opening its doors, has the most loyal customers, or is finding ways to give back to the community and environment— Canada Post would love to hear about it. Applications close on May 12. Enter today.

About Pow Wow Pitch

Pow Wow Pitch is an entrepreneurship program for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs that provides a safe, supportive, collaborative, empowering, and culturally supportive environment. The program enhances, develops, and accelerates the growth of current and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs in a sustainable way through programs and resources. In addition, community leadership through volunteerism is promoted to reflect respect and reciprocity as the foundation of the Pow Wow Pitch. For more information, visit www.powwowpitch.org.

About Canada Post

Canada Post is the Canadian ecommerce delivery leader and the only delivery company to serve all 17.2 million addresses in urban, rural and remote locations across the country. The Corporation operates the country’s largest retail network of nearly 5,900 post offices and has almost 68,000 employees. By serving the changing needs of Canadians, helping Canadian businesses succeed, and leading on environmental and social issues, Canada Post is fulfilling its overarching purpose: A Stronger Canada – Delivered.

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Today, Pow Wow Pitch, North America’s premier pitch competition and non-profit organization supporting emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, announced a new partnership with Canada Post as a Silver Partner for its 2022 Pow Wow Pitch Program. 

Set to support more than 2,500 Indigenous entrepreneurs in 2022 with mentorship, funding, training, marketing and a safe and trusted community of support, Canada Post’s investment is helping Pow Wow Pitch to scale its virtual programs, re-enter communities with on-the-ground support across Canada, and scale its programming to support Indigenous entrepreneurs in the United States and New Zealand.

In addition to supporting Pow Wow Pitch as a Silver-Level Sponsor and engaging its employees as mentors, trusted advisors, and judges for virtual pitch contests and on the ground at pow wows across Canada, Canada Post will be available to answer questions related to shipping, e-commerce, logistics and marketing as part of the Pow Wow Pitch Ask Me Anything series.

“Canada Post shares our vision of empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs in cities and remote communities across Canada to use entrepreneurship for reclamation, community impact, and Indigenous-led economic growth,” said Sunshine Tenasco, the Founder of Pow Wow Pitch. “We are delighted to partner with Canada Post for the third year to support Indigenous entrepreneurs starting and growing businesses.”

“As part of our commitment to supporting small businesses across the country, which includes a focus on those in rural, northern and Indigenous communities, we are proud to once again sponsor Pow Wow Pitch,” said Danielle Doiron, General Manager, Marketing, at Canada Post. “It’s so exciting to see Sunshine and her team continue to provide programming and support that creates such community impact. Opening doors of opportunity for businesses to explore and showcase their amazing talent and ideas in a collaborative, creative and supportive environment. We are honoured to be enabling Indigenous entrepreneurs across the country and helping them to start and grow their businesses.”

About Pow Wow Pitch 

Pow Wow Pitch is an entrepreneurship program for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, which provides a safe, supportive, collaborative, empowering and culturally supportive environment that addresses the unique challenges of Indigenous entrepreneurs and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs. Pow Wow Pitch enhances, develops and accelerates the growth for current and aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs in a sustainable way through programs and resources. In addition, community leadership through volunteerism is promoted to reflect respect and reciprocity as the foundation of the Pow Wow Pitch. For more information, visit www.powwowpitch.org.

About Canada Post 

Canada Post is the Canadian ecommerce delivery leader and is committed to fulfilling its overall purpose: A Stronger Canada – Delivered. The company serves approximately 17 million residential and business addresses across Canada, helping people to connect over any distance, businesses to reach their vital customers and communities to grow and thrive responsibly. The Corporation operates the country’s largest retail network of nearly 6,000 post offices and has more than 68,000 employees. 

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