Darion Ducharme & Zachary Flett, Teqare, win Technology Semi-Final

Darion Ducharme & Zachary Flett, Teqare, win Technology Semi-Final

On September 16th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Darion Ducharme & Zachary Flett, the Lac Seul and Sagkeeng First Nations Co-Founders of Teqare, a business based in Winnipeg, Manitoba as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Technology Semi-Final Winners. Darion and Zachary, winners of the Technology Semi-Finals, presented by Mastercard Canada, have won $1,000 and are advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.

Jennifer Robin, Ofi Nia Productions, wins Creative Semi-Final

Jennifer Robin, Ofi Nia Productions, wins Creative Semi-Final

On September 12th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Jennifer Robin, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Producer of Ofi Nia Productions, a business based in Mariposa, California, USA as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Creative Semi-Final Winner. Jennifer has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

Jason Lizotte, Nipiy Industries, wins Innovation Semi-Final

Jason Lizotte, Nipiy Industries, wins Innovation Semi-Final

On September 9th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Jason Lizotte, the Paddle Prairie Métis Founder of Nipiy Industries, a business based in Grande Prairie, Alberta, as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Innovation Semi-Final Winner. Jason has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow his business.

Lisa Vicaire, Algonquin Acres, wins Health & Wellness Semi-Final

Lisa Vicaire, Algonquin Acres, wins Health & Wellness Semi-Final

On September 9th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Lisa Vicaire, the Founder of Algonquin Acres, a business based in Timiskaming First Nation, Quebec, as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Health & Wellness Semi-Final Winner. Lisa has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

Vanessa Marshall wins the EDC Export Award

Vanessa Marshall wins the EDC Export Award

“I am deeply honoured and humbled to accept the EDC export award for domestic success and global potential,” said Vanessa. “This award holds profound significance for not just myself, but for the broader Indigenous communities and our collective journey towards redefining entrepreneurship and paving the way for future generations.”