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

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

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).

Walter Bia & Marissa Begay, Bravo Solar and Wind LLC, wins 2025 People’s Choice

Walter Bia & Marissa Begay, Bravo Solar and Wind LLC, wins 2025 People’s Choice

On September 17th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Walter Bia & Marissa Begay, the Navajo Co-Founders of Bravo Solar and Wind LLC, a business based in Woodspring, AZ, USA, as the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch People’s Choice Semi-Final Winner. Walter & Marissa have won $1,000 and are advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.

Jackie DeCoteau-Gill, Kokums Helper Society, wins 2025 Alumni Choice

Jackie DeCoteau-Gill, Kokums Helper Society, wins 2025 Alumni Choice

On September 16th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Jackie DeCoteau-Gill, the Dehcho Dene Founder of Kokums Helper Society, a business based in Edmonton, AB, as the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Alumni Choice Semi-Final Winner. Jackie has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.

Shauna White Bear, White Bear Moccasins LLC, wins Fashion Semi-Final

Shauna White Bear, White Bear Moccasins LLC, wins Fashion Semi-Final

On September 11th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Shauna White Bear, MHA First Nation Founder of White Bear Moccasins LLC, a business based in Bozeman, MT, USA, as the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Fashion Semi-Final Winner. Shauna has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.

Tessa Belanger, Pass the Sage, wins Creative Semi-Final

Tessa Belanger, Pass the Sage, wins Creative Semi-Final

On September 9th, Pow Wow Pitch, presented in partnership with RBC and Mastercard, announced Tessa Belanger, the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation Founder of Pass the Sage, a business based in Ottawa, ON, as the 2025 Pow Wow Pitch Creative Semi-Final Winner. Tessa has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Grand Finale for a chance to win $25,000 to grow their business.