Rain Ward, 2Bear: Indigenous Wellness wins Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch

Rain Ward, 2Bear: Indigenous Wellness wins Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch

by | Jun 22, 2026 | Collaborations, News

On June 20, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch announced Rain Ward, founder of 2Bear: Indigenous Wellness, as the 2026 Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch Winner. The Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation-owned business received $5,000 and will advance to the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Grand Finale for a chance to win the $25,000 grand prize. Pow Wow Pitch is co-presented by RBC and Mastercard. The Sitansisk Pow Wow Pitch was presented locally by St. Mary’s First Nation and the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI), in partnership with Women in Business New Brunswick (WBNB).

Be open to trying new things

Be open to trying new things

by | Aug 31, 2023 | News, Stories

Shelly Perley’s advice to budding Indigenous entrepreneurs is both simple and profound. “Lead from your heart and make sure you enjoy what you do. There will be many roadblocks, but a drive and passion for the work will help push you through. Be yourself and open to trying new things. As long as there is passion for it, there is a will and a way.”