Pow Wow Pitch and Export Development Canada continue partnership to support Indigenous entrepreneurs in 2026

Pow Wow Pitch and Export Development Canada continue partnership to support Indigenous entrepreneurs in 2026

Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with Export Development Canada (EDC) for the fifth consecutive year. As a long-standing supporter of Indigenous entrepreneurship, EDC returns as a Friend Partner for the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch program.

Tessa Belanger, Pass the Sage, wins Creative Semi-Final

Tessa Belanger, Pass the Sage, wins Creative Semi-Final

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.

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.