by Destiny Maluga | Jul 21, 2026 | Collaborations, News
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.
by Destiny Maluga | 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).
by Keely Thompson-Cook | Sep 17, 2025 | News
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.
by Keely Thompson-Cook | Sep 16, 2025 | News
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.
by Keely Thompson-Cook | Sep 15, 2025 | News
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.
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