Pow Wow Pitch partners with Raven Reads to launch 2022 mailer box for Indigenous entrepreneurs

Pow Wow Pitch partners with Raven Reads to launch 2022 mailer box for Indigenous entrepreneurs

Today, Pow Wow Pitch, North America’s premier pitch competition for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, announced its second annual Mailer Box in collaboration with Raven Reads to support early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs to accelerate their growth. This year, the Mailer Box Program is scaling further with 2,500 units, accelerating the growth of 10 Indigenous entrepreneurs with $200,000 in purchase orders.

Melinda Williamson, Morning Light Kombucha wins Gathering of Nations Pow Wow Pitch

Melinda Williamson, Morning Light Kombucha wins Gathering of Nations Pow Wow Pitch

On April 30, Pow Wow Pitch, North America’s premier pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify, Meta and Mastercard, announced Melinda Williamson, Owner and Founder of Morning Light Kombucha from the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, as the 2022 Pow Wow Pitch Gathering of Nations Winner. Melinda has won $1,000 and is advancing to the Finals for a chance to win $25,000 to grow her businesses.

Pow Wow Pitch Partners with Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

Pow Wow Pitch Partners with Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

“The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival is thrilled to be hosting Pow Wow Pitch once again,” said Trina Mather-Simard, Executive Director & Producer of the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival. “This incredible opportunity for Indigenous entrepreneurs started right here on our Celebration State. Each year we are blown away by the brilliance of our Indigenous community and love to watch them confidently pitch and ultimately grow their idea into a successful business.”

Pow Wow Pitch announces partnership with the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

Pow Wow Pitch announces partnership with the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

“WEKH is proud to partner with the Pow Wow Pitch, a one-of-a-kind opportunity for Indigenous entrepreneurs,” said Ashley Richard, Associate Director, Indigenous – Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. “Through this partnership, we will advance Indigenous women’s entrepreneurship and co-create new opportunities for Indigenous communities. Together, we are working towards building more inclusive innovation.”

Pow Wow Pitch Partners with Manito Ahbee Pow Wow on May 21st

Pow Wow Pitch Partners with Manito Ahbee Pow Wow on May 21st

“We are honoured and excited to bring Pow Wow Pitch to the Manito Ahbee Festival and be back in action, on the ground with community, celebrating and showcasing Indigenous vendors, entrepreneurs and artists of all kinds,” said Sunshine Tenasco, Founder of Pow Wow Pitch. “Entrepreneurship is an important tool for reclamation, and through sharing our stories, ideas and businesses, we can grow the Indigenous economy together, our way.”