Monique Collins, Dragonfly Spirit CreeAtions Ltd., wins Tourism Semi-Final

Monique Collins, Dragonfly Spirit CreeAtions Ltd., wins Tourism Semi-Final

On August 31, 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 Monique Collins, the Peepeekisis Nation Founder of Dragonfly Spirit CreeAtions Ltd., a business based in Nisku, Alberta, as the 2026 Pow Wow Pitch Tourism Semi-Final Winner. Monique has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

Christen Meeko Falcon, Backpacker’s Ferry, wins Tourism Semi-Final

Christen Meeko Falcon, Backpacker’s Ferry, wins Tourism Semi-Final

On September 2nd, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Christen Meeko Falcon, the Blackfeet Nation Founder of Backpacker’s Ferry, a business based in Blackfeet, MT, USA  as the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Tourism Semi-Final Winner. Christen has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

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.

Zhaawshko Nimkii Bneshiih, CELEBRATION: Event Facility & Museum, wins Tourism Semi-Final

Zhaawshko Nimkii Bneshiih, CELEBRATION: Event Facility & Museum, wins Tourism Semi-Final

On September 4th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify and Mastercard Canada, announced Tyler French, the Chippewa Founder of CELEBRATION: Event Facility & Museum, a business based in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Ontario, as the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Tourism Semi-Final Winner presented by the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada. Tyler has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow his business.