Pow Wow Pitch and MINI TIPI extend collaboration to support Indigenous entrepreneurs

Pow Wow Pitch and MINI TIPI extend collaboration to support Indigenous entrepreneurs

Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization committed to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is pleased to announce the continued partnership with MINI TIPI for the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch programming. As alumni of the program, the co-founders of MINI TIPI return with a shared commitment to supporting the next generation of Indigenous business leaders and contributing to the broader entrepreneurial community.

Jackie DeCoteau-Gill, Kokums Helper Society, wins 2025 Alumni Choice

Jackie DeCoteau-Gill, Kokums Helper Society, wins 2025 Alumni Choice

On September 16th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Jackie DeCoteau-Gill, the Dehcho Dene Founder of Kokums Helper Society, a business based in Edmonton, AB, as the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Alumni Choice Semi-Final Winner. Jackie has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.

Pow Wow Pitch partners with MINI TIPI to empower Indigenous entrepreneurs

Pow Wow Pitch partners with MINI TIPI to empower Indigenous entrepreneurs

Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with MINI TIPI to empower emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs throughout the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch programming. As alumni of Pow Wow Pitch, the co-founders of MINI TIPI are excited to give back by sponsoring, judging, and mentoring the next generation of Indigenous business leaders.

Simon Monteith, Simon the Scientist, wins 2024 Alumni Choice

Simon Monteith, Simon the Scientist, wins 2024 Alumni Choice

On September 19th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Simon Monteith, the Opaskwayak Cree Nation Founder of Simon The Scientist, a business based in Winnipeg, Manitoba as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Alumni Choice Semi-Final Winner. Simon has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow his business.