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		<title>Harlan Wade Kingfisher, Smudge the Blades, Wins 2021 Pow Wow Pitch</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The First Place Prize of $25,000 presented by RBC went to Harlan Wade Kingfisher, Founder &#038; CEO of Smudge The Blades, from Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan. Smudge The Blades is an Indigenous brand and hockey apparel company that provides hockey scholarships to Indigenous youth. </p>
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<p><strong>Ottawa, ON – October 20, 2021 | </strong>Today, <a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org/">Pow Wow Pitch</a>, Canada’s premier pitch competition for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, announced Harlan Wade Kingfisher, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://smudgetheblades.com/">Smudge The Blades</a> as the 2021 Winner of the competition and the recipient of the Grand Prize of $25,000.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Following a qualifying <a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org/semi-finalists">Semi-Final Round</a> this evening, <a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org/finalists">Canada’s top 29 Indigenous entrepreneurs</a>, from 1,642 applications, went head-to-head pitching their businesses to an esteemed panel of Judges as part of the 2021 Pow Wow Pitch in partnership with <a href="https://www.rbc.com/indigenous/">RBC</a>, <a href="https://shopifyindigenous.ca/">Shopify</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/business/pages/boost-post">Facebook</a>.</p>
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<p>Hosted by Sunshine Tenasco, the creator of Pow Wow Pitch, the showdown featured entrepreneurs from nations across Turtle Island like the Mi’kmaq, Mohawk and Algonquin, Cree, Inuit, Metis and Squamish.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The entrepreneurs pitched to an esteemed panel of <a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org/pitch/judges/">Judges</a> who scored and selected the winners. The 2021 Judges included the 2020 Pow Wow Pitch Winner <strong>Lynn-Marie Angus</strong>, Co-Founder and CEO of <a href="https://sisterssage.com/">Sister’s Sage</a>; Pow Wow Pitch Alumni and CEO of <a href="https://www.cheekbonebeauty.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2bmLBhBREiwAZ6ugo8nHXHnQp4OBttO2Wsjc75Lp4VZShhAEqnCyManicPraNKSYi27BQhoCyBAQAvD_BwE">Cheekbone Beauty</a>, <strong>Jennifer Harper</strong>; former CBC Dragon and Chairman and CEO of <a href="http://www.prairiemerchant.ca/">Prairie Merchant</a>, <strong>W. Brett Wilson</strong>; National Co-Chair of <a href="https://www.rbc.com/diversity-inclusion/our-commitments-to-inclusion.html">RBC Royal Eagles</a>, <strong>Jessica Shute</strong>; and, Indigenous Entrepreneurship Program Manager at <a href="https://shopifyindigenous.ca/">Shopify</a>, <strong>Kyle St-Amour Brennan</strong>.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The First Place Prize of $25,000 presented by <a href="https://www.rbc.com/indigenous/">RBC</a> went to <strong>Harlan Wade Kingfisher</strong>, Founder &amp; CEO of <a href="https://smudgetheblades.com/">Smudge The Blades</a>, from Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan. Smudge The Blades is an Indigenous brand and hockey apparel company that provides hockey scholarships to Indigenous youth.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>“I applied to Pow Wow Pitch because I was inspired after watching last year's Finalists pitch and thought it would be the right platform and community to support us to grow,” said <strong>Harlan Kingfisher</strong>. “Through Pow Wow Pitch, I have been able to connect with so many inspiring individuals in our community, and I have gained so much knowledge from the mentors, judges and trainers. It's amazing to see how creative, giving, and hardworking Indigenous entrepreneurs are across Turtle Island. Winning $25,000 means that we can take our online business to the next level faster and in time for the holiday season. With more growth, we can donate even more to Indigenous youth and hockey programs.”&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The Second Place Prize of $10,000 presented by&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/business/pages/boost-post">Facebook</a> went to <strong>Ecko Aleck,</strong> Founder &amp; Artist at <a href="https://www.sacredmatriarch.com/">Sacred Matriarch Creative</a>, from the Nlaka'pamux Nation and Pentlatch, British Columbia. Sacred Matriarch Creative provides safe spaces for sharing sacred stories and fostering creativity.</p>
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<p>“I am honoured to be among this wave of Indigenous excellence in all fields,” said <strong>Ecko Aleck</strong>. “I applied to the Pow Wow Pitch as the next natural step in helping my business spread its wings. Winning the $10,000 Prize will help Sacred Matriarch Creative to ground our internal structures in preparation for the next stages of expansion and spread the wealth by sending gratitude honorariums to our Sacred Creators Youth Council.”</p>
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<p>The Third Place Prize of $5,000 presented by <a href="https://shopifyindigenous.ca/">Shopify</a> went to <strong>Bernice Clarke</strong>, Inuit Owner and Founder of <a href="https://uasausoap.com/">Uasau Soap Inc.</a> from Iqaluit. Uasau Soap provides sustainably sourced Indigenous soaps made with traditional Inuit practices.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>“It was important for me to showcase my business amongst people I know were safe to openly express who I am and how Uasau operates,” said <strong>Bernice Clarke</strong>. “Far too often, Indigenous people aren't given the same opportunities and respect outside the indigenous community. So I&nbsp; appreciate the love and support. Pushing your boundaries is part of growing and is necessary.”</p>
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<p>The winner of the Alumni Prize of $5,000, a prize pooled together by Pow Wow Pitch Alumni who have benefited from the program and community, went to <strong>Kendall White</strong>, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://baamaapiiboxes.ca/">Baamaapii Boxes</a> from the Temagami First Nation. Baamaapii Boxes is a social enterprise subscription box service featuring Indigenous-made products. Funds raised support providing youth with mental health kits and donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association for suicide prevention efforts.</p>
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<p>“I applied for Pow Wow Pitch at the last minute because was worried the idea I had wouldn't come across as developed enough, but I knew I had the passion and a need to make a change,” said <strong>Kendall White</strong>. “I've been told ‘no’ a million times before, and I believe ‘strength of character’ is built from those moments. I am excited to use the prize funds to expand the selection and access to Baamaapii Boxes and am equally as excited to be part of the Pow Wow Wow Pitch Alumni Community.”&nbsp;</p>
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<p>“This year, Pow Wow Pitch scaled across Turtle Island, and I have been blown away by the passion, resilience, impact and comradery of all of the semi-finalists, finalists and winners,” said <strong>Sunshine Tenasco, Founder of Pow Wow Pitch.</strong> “Congratulations to Harlan, Ecko, Bernice and Kendall! Each of you displays the promise, vision and impact of Canada’s Indigenous entrepreneurs, and I know that you all have bright futures ahead.”</p>
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<p>"Congratulations to all of the Pow Wow Pitch winners!" says&nbsp;<strong>Dale Sturges, National Director for Indigenous Financial Services at RBC</strong>. "Indigenous entrepreneurs are at the forefront of innovation with creativity and ideas ready to change the world. It's an honour for us at RBC to be part of Pow Wow Pitch each year, and we are so proud of all the participants."</p>
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<p>“Congratulations to all of the entrepreneurs and the winners of the Pow Wow Pitch competition!” said <strong>Garrick Tiplady, Vice President and Country Director, Facebook &amp; Instagram Canada</strong>. “We’re honoured to be a part of the Pow Wow Pitch competition and play a role in supporting these incredibly innovative entrepreneurs as they start and scale their businesses.”</p>
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<p>“Indigenous entrepreneurship is a movement,” said <strong>Kyle St-Amour-Brennan, Indigenous Entrepreneurship Program Manager at Shopify and Finale Judge.</strong> “A paradigm-shifting wave that is poised to establish Indigenous entrepreneurs and their communities from coast to coast to coast in collective empowerment that centers social, environmental, and cultural well-being with commerce being a fundamental catalyst. Pow Wow Pitch is truly one of the most incredible exhibitions of the richness of innovation in the global Indigenous entrepreneurial landscape.”<br><br>Digital services, platform fees, and creative assets can be some of the most significant expenditures for any business. Because of that, Shopify has leaned in to contribute an increase to the Pow Wow Pitch finale prize. Through Shopify, All 29 finalists will have access to a one-year free subscription to the Shopify platform to power their online, in-person, and digital eCommerce needs with additional and ongoing support to help onboard them through their <a href="https://shopifyindigenous.com/">Shopify Indigenous Team</a>. As well as, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finalists will have access to $10,000, $5,000, and $2,000 respectively in an additional capital fund to help fund their entrepreneurial endeavours.<br><br>To watch the Grand Finale, <a href="https://youtu.be/3MTq6tQnGLg?t=001">click here.</a></p>
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<p>To book an interview with Pow Wow Pitch Founder Sunshine Tenaco, Harlan Wade Kingfisher, Ecko Aleck, Bernice Clarke, or Kendall White, please contact <a href="mailto:hello@powwowpitch.org">hello@powwowpitch.org</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>About Pow Wow Pitch&nbsp;</strong></p>
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<p>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 with respect and reciprocity as the foundation of the Pow Wow Pitch. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org/">https://www.powwowpitch.org/</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>About RBC Indigenous Financial Services Group</strong></p>
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<p>For more than 100 years, RBC has been building strong relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada. We are committed to serving Indigenous governments, communities, organizations, businesses and individuals by creating opportunities for sustainable economic development through access to banking and capital, community and social development, employment, education and training and procurement. RBC also provides donations and grants that support Indigenous interests. More information is available at <a href="https://www.rbc.com/indigenous">rbcroyalbank.com/indigenous</a>.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;<strong>About Shopify</strong></p>
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<p>Shopify is a leading global commerce company, providing trusted tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business of any size. Shopify makes commerce better for everyone with a platform and services engineered for reliability while delivering a better shopping experience for consumers everywhere. Proudly founded in Ottawa, Shopify powers over 1.7 million businesses in more than 175 countries and is trusted by brands such as Manitobah Mukluks, Cheekbone Beauty, Sisters Sage, Herbraids, Tania Larsson, and many more. For more information, <a href="http://www.shopify.com.">visit www.shopify.com.&nbsp;</a></p>
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<p><strong>About Facebook&nbsp;</strong></p>
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<p>Founded in 2004, Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. More than 24 million Canadians use Facebook to stay connected with friends and family, to discover what's going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them. Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Our Time is Now: Calling All Indigenous Entrepreneurs</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cyprian Szalankiewicz]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Between June 21st and July 15th, Indigenous entrepreneurs can submit a 1-minute video business pitch as their entry into the Pow Wow Pitch Competition. Indigenous (Inuit, Métis or First Nations) people living anywhere on Turtle Island of any age or gender with an idea or business at any stage and in any industry can apply. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org/our-time-is-now-calling-all-indigenous-entrepreneurs/">Our Time is Now: Calling All Indigenous Entrepreneurs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org">Pow Wow Pitch</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Today, <a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org/">Pow Wow Pitch</a>, North America's premier pitch competition for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with <a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org/about/partners/rbc/">RBC</a>, <a href="https://www.shopify.com/powwowpitch">Shopify</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/boost.canada">Facebook</a>, announced the opening of its seventh annual <a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org/pitch/">Pow Wow Pitch competition</a> to Inuit, Métis and First Nations entrepreneurs across Turtle Island.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Growing the Indigenous economy through entrepreneurship</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pow Wow Pitch Founder Sunshine Tenasco, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg entrepreneur started Pow Wow Pitch seven years ago to build a supportive community of Indigenous entrepreneurs as part of the Ottawa Summer Solstice Pow Wow.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">"I started Pow Wow Pitch because I believe entrepreneurship is the path to self-sufficiency," said Founder Sunshine Tenasco. "Being on Dragon's Den changed my life. When Dragons Brett Wilson and Arlene Dickenson invested and believed in me, it gave me the courage to continue my entrepreneurship journey. I hope Pow Wow Pitch helps to give that gift to someone else."</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Last year, Pow Wow Pitch moved online due to pandemic cancellations of pow wows, which enabled Indigenous entrepreneurs from across Canada to participate for the first time. With the success of the move to digital, this year’s Pow Wow Pitch is open to any Indigenous entrepreneur across Canada, the United States and Mexico.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">How it works&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Between June 21st and July 31st, Indigenous entrepreneurs can submit a 1-minute video business pitch as their entry into the <a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org/pitch/">Pow Wow Pitch Competition</a>. Indigenous (Inuit, Métis or First Nations) people living anywhere on Turtle Island of any age or gender with an idea or business at any stage and in any industry can apply. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pow Wow Pitch will select the top 150 entrepreneurs as Regional Semi-Finalists to receive mentorship, pitch training and a chance to take the continental stage to pitch their business.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The top 25 entrepreneurs from each region — Atlantic Canada, Québec, Ontario, the Prairies, British Columbia and the Territories, and the United States and Mexico — will pitch to a panel of judges for the chance to win their Regional Title and cash prize and advance onward to the Turtle Island Grand Finale Live Broadcast to win $50,0000 in cash prizes ranging from $500 CAD to $25,000 CAD for the Grand Prize winner.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">All entrepreneurs who enter the pitch competition will join the Pow Wow Pitch community, get access to a free Indigenous Startup Program, access more than $1,000 worth of free technology, tools and support, and have the chance to have their products and services featured in the Pow Wow Pitch annual Mailer Box to 500 customers and on the Pow Wow Pitch Directory for socially-conscious customers looking to ‘Buy Indigenous.’</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Last year’s Winner, <a href="https://sisterssage.com/">Sister’s Sage</a>, used the competition to grow awareness beyond BC and fund a new space to scale product manufacturing.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Pow Wow Pitch has made me feel connected to an amazingly supportive network of Indigenous entrepreneurs,” said Lynn-Marie Angus, Co-Founder and CEO of Sister’s Sage. “Winning was a huge confidence booster for me not only professionally, but personally too! Pow Wow Pitch helped me get Sister’s Sage more visibility, and in turn, inspire other Indigenous entrepreneurs to believe in themselves.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Powered by Partnerships&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To scale the Indigenous-led pitch competition across Turtle Island, Pow Wow Pitch is working with industry leaders who believe in the power of Indigenous entrepreneurship. Two early backers of Pow Wow Pitch, RBC and Shopify, have continued to scale their support as Co-Presenting Sponsors of the initiative to allow Pow Wow Pitch to rise to its ambition.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">"Across the continent, Indigenous entrepreneurs are building fast-growing businesses, driving transformation in their communities, and leading the charge for a more sustainable and innovative future,” says Dale Sturges, National Director, Indigenous Financial Services at RBC. “Through our partnership with Pow Wow Pitch, RBC is proud to advance our shared goal of celebrating and supporting these entrepreneurs with mentorship, micro startup funds and exposure.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">"Beyond the economic contributions and employment, Indigenous entrepreneurship is important for cultural perpetuity, strengthening communities, and showcasing some of the most luminous and vibrant economy building minds,” said Toby Shannan, Chief Operating Officer of Shopify. “Shopify is committed to reducing barriers to Indigenous entrepreneurship, and is proud to continue sponsoring and empowering with Pow Wow Pitch."</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To further support the program's growth, Facebook has also joined as a Co-Presenting Sponsor this year.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Indigenous entrepreneurs are building incredible businesses with huge potential, and they need support to take their ideas to the next level,” said Garrick Tiplady, Managing Director at Facebook Canada. “We’re passionate about helping Indigenous businesses grow and succeed, and thrilled to partner with Pow Wow Pitch to provide Indigenous businesses with training resources and funding.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">"Entrepreneurship is an important tool supporting reconciliation, and it takes all hands on deck to support Indigenous entrepreneurs," said Tenasco. "We are proud to continue our relationship with RBC and Shopify, and kick-start our relationship with Facebook, as we build an ecosystem for Indigenous-owned startups and entrepreneurs."To learn more about the 2021 Pow Wow Pitch competition, visit <a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org/pitch/">https://www.powwowpitch.org/pitch/</a></p>



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		<title>C’est l’heure : Appel à tous les entrepreneurs autochtones</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cyprian Szalankiewicz]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 04:30:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Du 21 juin au 15 juillet, les entrepreneurs autochtones pourront soumettre une vidéo de présentation d’une minute pour participer au concours Pow Wow Pitch. Les Autochtones (Inuits, Métis ou membres des Premières Nations) des quatre coins de l’Île de la Tortue, de tous les âges et de tous les genres ayant une idée ou une entreprise à n’importe quelle étape de son développement et de n’importe quelle industrie peuvent participer. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Les entrepreneurs autochtones sont invités à faire une présentation pour se faire connaître sur le continent dans le cadre d’un concours offrant 50 000 $ en prix</h2>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org/fr/">Pow Wow Pitch</a>, le premier concours de présentation en Amérique du Nord destiné aux entrepreneurs autochtones en herbe, présenté en partenariat avec <a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org/fr/a-propos/partenaires/rbc/">RBC</a>, <a href="https://www.shopify.com/powwowpitch">Shopify</a> et <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/boost.canada">Facebook</a>, a donné le coup d’envoi aujourd’hui à la septième édition de son <a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org/fr/presentation/">concours annuel Pow Wow Pitch pour</a> les Inuits, les Métis et les membres des Premières Nations aux quatre coins de l’Île de la Tortue. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Stimuler la croissance de l’économie autochtone grâce à l’entrepreneuriat</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La fondatrice de Pow Wow Pitch, Sunshine Tenasco, est une entrepreneure de la communauté de Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg qui a démarré son projet de bâtir une communauté de soutien des entrepreneurs autochtones dans le cadre des célébrations du pow-wow lors du Festival des arts autochtones du solstice d’Ottawa. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">« J’ai lancé Pow Wow Pitch, car je crois que l’entrepreneuriat est la voie de l’autosuffisance, explique Sunshine Tenasco, la fondatrice. Mon passage à l’émission Dragon’s Den a changé ma vie. Brett Wilson et Arlene Dickinson ont investi et cru en moi, et c’est ce qui m’a donné le courage de poursuivre mon parcours entrepreneurial. J’espère que Pow Wow Pitch aidera à donner le même élan à d’autres personnes. »</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">L’année dernière, Pow Wow Pitch a eu lieu en ligne en raison de la pandémie qui a entraîné l’annulation des pow-wow. Cette édition virtuelle a permis aux entrepreneurs autochtones de partout au Canada d’y participer pour la première fois. Fort du succès de son édition virtuelle, le concours Pow Wow Pitch de cette année s’adresse à tous les entrepreneurs autochtones du Canada, des États-Unis et du Mexique.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fonctionnement </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Du 21 juin au 31 juillet, les entrepreneurs autochtones pourront soumettre une vidéo de présentation d’une minute pour participer au <a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org/fr/presentation/">concours Pow Wow Pitch</a>. Les Autochtones (Inuits, Métis ou membres des Premières Nations) des quatre coins de l’Île de la Tortue, de tous les âges et de tous les genres ayant une idée ou une entreprise à n’importe quelle étape de son développement et de n’importe quelle industrie peuvent participer. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Les 150 premiers entrepreneurs qui se qualifieront pour la demi-finale régionale de Pow Wow Pitch bénéficieront d’un mentorat et d’une formation pour peaufiner leur présentation, en plus d’avoir la chance de monter sur la scène continentale pour présenter leur entreprise.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Les 25 premiers entrepreneurs de chaque région (Canada atlantique, Québec, Ontario, Prairies, Colombie-Britannique et territoires et États-Unis et Mexique) feront une présentation devant un jury pour courir la chance de remporter le titre régional, un prix en argent et une invitation à la grande finale diffusée en direct depuis l’Île de la Tortue. En tout, 50 000 $ seront remis en prix allant de 500 $ à 25 000 $ pour le grand gagnant. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tous les entrepreneurs qui participent au concours de présentation se joindront à la communauté Pow Wow Pitch et auront accès gratuitement à un programme d’aide au démarrage pour les Autochtones ainsi qu’à plus de 1 000 $ en technologie, en outils et en soutien. De plus, leurs produits et leurs services pourront faire partie de la boîte Pow Wow Pitch expédiée à 500 clients. Enfin, ils ont auront la chance de figurer dans le répertoire Pow Wow Pitch qui permet aux consommateurs socialement responsables d’« acheter autochtone ».</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La gagnante de l’édition précédente a utilisé le concours comme un tremplin pour faire connaître son entreprise, <a href="https://sisterssage.com/">Sister’s Sage</a> au-delà de la Colombie-Britannique et trouver un plus grand local pour faire croître les activités de fabrication de son produit. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">« Pow Wow Pitch m’a donné l’impression d’être en contact avec un réseau d’entrepreneurs autochtones offrant un soutien incroyable, raconte Lynn-Marie Angus, cofondatrice et directrice générale de Sister’s Sage. Cette victoire m’a donné un grand coup de pouce sur le plan de la confiance, tant au niveau professionnel que personnel! Pow Wow Pitch m’a aidée à mieux faire connaître Sister’s Sage et à inspirer à mon tour d’autres entrepreneurs autochtones à croire en eux. »</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Propulsé par ses partenaires </strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pour étendre ce concours de présentation à tous les Autochtones de l’Île de la Tortue, Pow Wow Pitch travaille avec des partenaires de l’industrie qui croient au pouvoir de l’entrepreneuriat autochtone. Deux investisseurs de Pow Wow Pitch depuis les tout débuts, RBC et Shopify, continuent d’accroître leur soutien à l’initiative en tant que commanditaires principaux pour qu’elle soit à la hauteur de ses ambitions.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">« Les entrepreneurs autochtones de l’ensemble du continent créent des entreprises qui connaissent une croissance rapide, favorisent la transformation de leurs collectivités et mènent la charge pour bâtir un avenir plus durable et novateur, affirme Dale Sturges, directeur national, Services financiers aux Autochtones de RBC. Grâce à notre partenariat avec Pow Wow Pitch, RBC est fière de faire progresser son objectif partagé de célébrer et de soutenir les entrepreneurs autochtones par de l’encadrement, des fonds de microdémarrage et de la visibilité. »</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pour stimuler davantage la croissance de l’initiative, Facebook se joint maintenant au rang de commanditaire principal. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">« Les entrepreneurs autochtones mettent sur pied des entreprises formidables au potentiel énorme. Ils ont besoin d’être épaulés pour faire passer leurs idées au niveau supérieur, soutient Garrick Tiplady, directeur général de Facebook Canada. La croissance et la réussite des entreprises autochtones nous tiennent à cœur. Nous sommes ravis de faire équipe avec Pow Wow Pitch pour offrir de la formation, des ressources et des fonds aux entrepreneurs autochtones. »</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">« L’entrepreneuriat est un moyen important pour favoriser la réconciliation. Tout le monde doit mettre les mains à la pâte pour épauler les entrepreneurs autochtones, soutient Mme Tenasco. Nous sommes fiers de continuer à travailler avec RBC et Shopify et de lancer notre collaboration avec Facebook et Amazon, alors que nous créons un écosystème pour les entrepreneurs autochtones et les entreprises en démarrage appartenant à des Autochtones. » Pour en savoir plus au sujet du concours Pow Wow Pitch 2021, visitez le <a href="https://www.powwowpitch.org/fr/presentation/">powwowpitch.org/pitch/</a>.</p>



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