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.

Sarah Sproule, Wayeshkad, wins Tourism Semi-Final

Sarah Sproule, Wayeshkad, wins Tourism Semi-Final

On September 5th, Pow Wow Pitch, North America’s premier pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify, and Mastercard, announced Sarah Sproule, the Chippewas of Georgina Island Founder of Wayeshkad from Land O Lakes, Ontario, as the 2023 Pow Wow Pitch Tourism Winner. Sarah has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Finals for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her business.

ITAC and Pow Wow Pitch Partner for Another Year to Uplift Creative and Tourism Entrepreneurs

ITAC and Pow Wow Pitch Partner for Another Year to Uplift Creative and Tourism Entrepreneurs

“We are so pleased to work with the Indigenous-led team at Pow Wow Pitch to provide important support to creative and tourism entrepreneurs,” said Keith Henry, President and CEO of ITAC. “As we begin our recovery for the Indigenous tourism industry, it is critical we include Indigenous creators to bring our vibrant Indigenous cultures to life from coast to coast to coast.”