Sherry Condo, a Mi’gmaq Beekeeper wins Gesgapegiag Pow Wow Pitch

Sherry Condo, a Mi’gmaq Beekeeper wins Gesgapegiag Pow Wow Pitch

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that empowers and supports Indigenous entrepreneurs with access to capital, mentorship, training and support, co-presented by RBC and Mastercard, and with local presenting partner Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation, announced Sherry Condo, a Mi’gmaq Beekeeper from the Listiguj First Nation as the 2026 Gesgapegiag Pow Wow Pitch Winner. The Mi’gmaq-owned business has won $5,000 for their business and will advance to the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Grand Finale where they will get the chance to win the grand prize of $25,000.

Pow Wow Pitch Unveils 5 Year Strategic Plan to Propel Indigenous Entrepreneurship

Pow Wow Pitch Unveils 5 Year Strategic Plan to Propel Indigenous Entrepreneurship

Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to unveil its five-year strategic plan, developed by the Board of Directors and guided through the expert collaboration of Sklar Wilton & Associates. This strategic plan will guide Pow Wow Pitch from 2025 to 2030, ensuring sustained growth, deeper community engagement, and an even greater impact on Indigenous entrepreneurship across Turtle Island.

Nurturing the Roots of Indigenous Entrepreneurship

Nurturing the Roots of Indigenous Entrepreneurship

Sunshine Tenasco, Founder of Pow Wow Pitch, advocates for the empowerment of Indigenous entrepreneurs in Canada. With a vision for a thriving future driven by Indigenous entrepreneurship, she emphasizes the importance of preserving cultural heritage and fostering prosperity. Sunshine shares her vision for the future of Indigenous entrepreneurship in Canada and provides a call to action for what must be done to realize this vision. Read the op-ed by Sunshine Tenasco in TheFutureEconomy.ca.