Celebrate Indigenous Entrepreneurship: Applications Now Open for 2025 Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards

Celebrate Indigenous Entrepreneurship: Applications Now Open for 2025 Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards

Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs, proudly announces the commencement of nominations and applications for the 5th Annual Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards. The awards continue their mission to celebrate excellence and remarkable achievements in Indigenous entrepreneurship, recognizing outstanding Indigenous entrepreneurs and Indigenous-owned businesses across Canada.

Ten Indigenous Entrepreneurial Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Achievements and Impact

Ten Indigenous Entrepreneurial Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Achievements and Impact

On November 13, 2024, Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization supporting and celebrating Indigenous entrepreneurs, announced ten Award recipients from across Turtle Island at the 4th Annual Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards, co-presented by RBC, Shopify, and Mastercard Canada, and with the valued support and partnership of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, Export Development Canada, Sklar Wilton & Associates, and Raven Indigenous Capital Partners.

Vanessa Genier wins the Mastercard Game Changer Award

Vanessa Genier wins the Mastercard Game Changer Award

“I am honoured to accept this award in recognition for the work being done for Indigenous survivors by survivors,” said Vanessa. “I am here today because of my great grandparents and survivors, Emily and David. What started out as a grassroots project quickly became an international way to bring honour, respect, and love to survivors. Thank you to Pow Wow Pitch and Mastercard for honouring Indigenous entrepreneurs. I would also like to thank our many volunteers, our supporters, my first nation, our board, friends, and family.”