Dana Swart, Trailhead Bread, Wins Food & Drink Semi-Final

Dana Swart, Trailhead Bread, Wins Food & Drink Semi-Final

On September 3, 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 Dana Swart, Métis Nation of Alberta Owner of Trailhead Bread, a business based in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Food & Drink Semi-Final Winner. Dana has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

Tasha Toulouse, Gizaagi’in Home Services, Wins Professional Services & Trades Semi-Final

Tasha Toulouse, Gizaagi’in Home Services, Wins Professional Services & Trades Semi-Final

On September 3, 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, Tasha Toulouse, Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation Founder and Owner of Gizaagi’in Home Services, a business based in Sagamok Anishinawbek First Nation, Ontario, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Professional Services & Trades Semi-Final Winner. Tasha has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

Our stories are unique

Our stories are unique

Leanne Jones, Owner of Leanne Digital Design, and a proud member of Peguis First Nation, is making waves in the branding and web design world by combining artistry with authentic storytelling. Based in Winnipeg, her studio specializes in creating strategic, visually impactful websites and graphic designs that help businesses truly connect with their audiences. With over a decade of experience, Leanne’s approach goes beyond aesthetics. She builds brands that honour values and inspire trust, especially within Indigenous communities.

Tristin Manuel, MAOLI FARMS LLC, wins Professional Services & Trades Semi-Final

Tristin Manuel, MAOLI FARMS LLC, wins Professional Services & Trades Semi-Final

On September 10th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Tristin Manuel, the Maoli Co-Founder of MAOLI FARMS LLC, a business based in Kailua, HI, USA as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Professional Services & Trades Semi-Final Winner. Tristin has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

Ricky Dankewich and Levi Wild, win Professional Services & Trades Semi-Finals

Ricky Dankewich and Levi Wild, win Professional Services & Trades Semi-Finals

On September 11, Pow Wow Pitch, North America’s premier pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify, and Mastercard, announced two winners of the Professional Services & Trades Semi-Final:

Professional Services Skilled Trades Winner: Ricky Dankewich, the Cat Lake First Nation Owner of Blackstone Concrete from Dryden, Ontario. 

Professional Services B2B Winner: Levi Wild, the Michif & Passpasschase Cree Founder of Children Of The North Project Corp. from Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton), Alberta

Ricky and Levi have each won $1,000 and are