Tannis and Rayel Smoke, Niña Waṡte Events, wins Manito Ahbee Pow Wow Pitch

Tannis and Rayel Smoke, Niña Waṡte Events, wins Manito Ahbee Pow Wow Pitch

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Pow Wow Pitch, co-presented by RBC and Mastercard, and with local presenting partners Red River College Polytech (RRCP) Mittohnee Pogo’ohtah and North Forge, announced Tannis and Rayel Smoke, Co-Founders of Niña Waṡte Events, from the Dakota Plains Wahpeton Oyate as the 2025 Manito Ahbee Pow Wow Pitch Winner. The First Nations-owned business has won $5,000 for their business and will advance to the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Grand Finale where they will get the chance to win the grand prize of $25,000.

Pow Wow Pitch and Carleton University’s Sprott Student Consulting Group complete strategic marketing insights for growth

Pow Wow Pitch and Carleton University’s Sprott Student Consulting Group complete strategic marketing insights for growth

Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs, has successfully concluded a four-month strategic partnership with Carleton University’s Sprott Student Consulting Group (SSCG), aimed at advancing the organization’s brand and marketing strategy. The collaboration, which took place from January to April 2025, was aligned with the launch of Pow Wow Pitch’s new five-year Strategic Plan and focused on strengthening the organization’s positioning and communication efforts.

Export Development Canada continues partnership with Pow Wow Pitch to empower and celebrate Indigenous entrepreneurship

Export Development Canada continues partnership with Pow Wow Pitch to empower and celebrate Indigenous entrepreneurship

Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is thrilled to announce the continuation of its partnership with Export Development Canada (EDC) for the fourth consecutive year. EDC, committed to fostering Indigenous entrepreneurship, will join Pow Wow Pitch as a Seed Partner for the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Program.

Pow Wow Pitch partners with RRC Polytech Mittohnee Pago’ohtah to support and empower Manitoba’s Indigenous entrepreneurs

Pow Wow Pitch partners with RRC Polytech Mittohnee Pago’ohtah to support and empower Manitoba’s Indigenous entrepreneurs

Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to announce its partnership with Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech) Mittohnee Pogo’ohtah as the local presenting partner of the Manito Ahbee Pow Wow Pitch. Mittohnee is providing local Indigenous entrepreneurs with access to funding and resources to help jumpstart their business ideas.

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.