Rain Ward, 2Bear: Indigenous Wellness wins Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch

Rain Ward, 2Bear: Indigenous Wellness wins Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch

On June 20, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch announced Rain Ward, founder of 2Bear: Indigenous Wellness, as the 2026 Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch Winner. The Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation-owned business received $5,000 and will advance to the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Grand Finale for a chance to win the $25,000 grand prize. Pow Wow Pitch is co-presented by RBC and Mastercard. The Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch was presented locally by St. Mary’s First Nation and the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI), in partnership with Women in Business New Brunswick (WBNB).

Mastercard’s Co-Presenting partnership elevates Indigenous entrepreneurship at Pow Wow Pitch

Mastercard’s Co-Presenting partnership elevates Indigenous entrepreneurship at Pow Wow Pitch

Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Mastercard in Canada for the fifth year in a row, as a co-presenting partner through 2026. This continued collaboration will maintain efforts to inspire and equip Indigenous entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive in a digital economy.

Eight Indigenous Entrepreneurial Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Achievements

Eight Indigenous Entrepreneurial Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Achievements

On November 12, 2025, Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization supporting and celebrating Indigenous entrepreneurs, announced eight Award recipients from across Turtle Island at the 5th Annual Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards, co-presented by RBC and Mastercard, and with the valued support and partnership of Sklar Wilton & Associates, Altis Recruitment, and Export Development Canada.