Grassroots Indigenous businesses are shaping the future from the ground up

Grassroots Indigenous businesses are shaping the future from the ground up

Across Turtle Island (North America), Indigenous entrepreneurs are building businesses that are not only transforming their communities but also redefining the broader economic landscape. At the heart of this grassroots movement are organizations like Pow Wow Pitch and Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, working in tandem to empower and elevate Indigenous voices in entrepreneurship.

Pow Wow Pitch and Raven Indigenous Capital Partners continue to uplift early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs

Pow Wow Pitch and Raven Indigenous Capital Partners continue to uplift early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs

Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the extension of its partnership with Raven Indigenous Capital Partners through 2025. Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, the leading driver in investing in Indigenous and Native American entrepreneurs, will support Indigenous entrepreneurs in this year’s Pow Wow Pitch program by providing mentorship, access to capital, educational resources, and networking opportunities.

Andrew Dutcher, Big-Hearted Parenting, wins Knowledge Services Semi-Final

Andrew Dutcher, Big-Hearted Parenting, wins Knowledge Services Semi-Final

On September 5th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Andrew Dutcher, the Neqotkuk Founder and Author of Big-Hearted Parenting, a business based in Calgary, Alberta, as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Knowledge Services Semi-Final Winner. Andrew has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow his business.

Raven Indigenous Capital Partners and Pow Wow Pitch Join Forces to Empower Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Raven Indigenous Capital Partners and Pow Wow Pitch Join Forces to Empower Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, the leading driver in investing in Indigenous and Native American entrepreneurs, and Pow Wow Pitch, a grassroots non-profit organization advancing Indigenous entrepreneurship, proudly announce the second year of a partnership driving meaningful change and economic empowerment within Indigenous communities across Turtle Island.

Celebrate Indigenous Entrepreneurship: Applications Now Open for 2024 Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards

Celebrate Indigenous Entrepreneurship: Applications Now Open for 2024 Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards

Pow Wow Pitch proudly announces the commencement of applications and nominations for the 4th Annual Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards. The awards continue their mission to celebrate excellence and remarkable achievements in Indigenous entrepreneurship, recognizing outstanding Indigenous entrepreneurs and Indigenous-owned businesses across Canada.