Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the awarding of sixteen grants to Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs in partnership with Aritzia, a design house with an innovative global platform.
On September 8, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Danielle Boyer, Anishinaabe of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Founder and CEO of The STEAM Connection, a business based in Troy, Michigan, USA, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Technology Semi-Final Winner. Danielle has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.
On September 14, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Cole Sanderson, Sturgeon Lake First Nation Founder of North Wrestle, a business based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch People’s Choice Semi-Final Winner. Cole has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow his business.
On September 9, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Shilo Cote, the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Owner and Creator of Quality Quills, a business based in Kitigan Zibi, Quebec, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Fashion Semi-Final Winner. Shilo has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.
On September 9, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that hosts Turtle Island’s premier Indigenous Business Pitch Competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Shyanne Yellowbird, the Samson Cree Nation Founder of mîmîNîsak, a business based in Pigeon Lake, Alberta, Canada and Marysville, Washington, USA, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Alumni Choice Semi-Final Winner. Shyanne has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.
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