2024 FINALISTS

Meet the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Finalists who are pitching on October 23, 2024, for their chance to win the $25,000 Grand Prize.

Puna Tripp

Hā Tonics, Kanaka Maoli

MANA UP WINNER

Ashley Viner

Gorilla Muay Thai, Red River Métis

MANITO AHBEE WINNER

Charity Fleming

Qualia Counselling, Wabauskang First Nation

SUMMER SOLSTICE WINNER

Dolly Kruger

SilverSky Cradle & Casket, Sn’pintktn Indian Band

KAMLOOPA WINNER

Amber Solomon

Siqon Co., Bilijk First Nation

TOBIQUE WINNER

Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand

Create áyA, Sicangu Lakota

NOT-FOR-PROFIT WINNER

Zhaawshko Nimkii Bneshiih

CELEBRATION: Event Facility & Museum, Chippewas of the Thames

TOURISM WINNER

Dr. Andrew Dutcher

Big-Hearted Parenting, Neqotkuk

KNOWLEDGE SERVICES WINNER

Tanis Simpson

Qiviut Inc., Inuvialuit

CONSUMER PRODUCTS WINNER

Lisa Vicaire

Algonquin Acres, Timiskaming First Nation

HEALTH & WELLNESS WINNER

Jason Lizotte

Nipiy Industries, Paddle Prairie Métis

INNOVATION WINNER

Tristin Manuel

MAOLI FARMS LLC, Maoli

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & TRADES WINNER

Dr. Shyra Barberstock

Kebaonish Inc., Kebaowek First Nation

FOOD & DRINK WINNER

Jennifer Robin

Ofi Nia Productions, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

CREATIVE WINNER

Isabelle Dabbs

Witch's Brew Nutrients, Native Hawaiian & Cherokee

YOUTH WINNER

Kariza Manychief

Night Owl Games, Blood Tribe Kainiawa

STARTUP WINNER

Darion Ducharme & Zachary Flett

Teqare, Lac Seul & Sagkeeng First Nation

TECHNOLOGY WINNER

Alex Manitopyes

SACRD THNDR, Muskowekwan First Nation

FASHION WINNER

Esther Maud

Wabshkaa Animkii Benesii, Skownan First Nation

PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER

Simon Monteith

Simon the Scientist, Opaskwayak Cree Nation

ALUMNI CHOICE WINNER

Rachael Hunt

Freedom School Co., Chippewa of Nawash

KNOWLEDGE WINNER

Shay Dekock-Kruger

HOLO EYES, Penticton Indian Band

CONSUMER BATH BODY BEAUTY WINNER

Chelsee Pettit

aaniin retail inc., Aamjiwnaang

CONSUMER RETAIL WINNER

Alana Cook

Walking Like Warriors, Métis Nation of British Columbia

HEALTH & WELLNESS MOVEMENT WINNER

Sadie Laronde

The Butterfly Effect, Temagami First Nation

HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES WINNER

Desiree Streit

friday.night.beading.club, The Pas

STARTUP INNOVATION WINNER

Levi Wild

Children Of The North Project Corp, Michif & Passpasschase Cree

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES B2B WINNER

Ricky Dankewich

Blackstone Concrete, Cat Lake First Nation

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SKILLED TRADES WINNER

Jacques T. Watso

Sagamité Watso, Abenaki

FOOD & DRINK PRODUCTS WINNER

Tina Archuleta

ITALITY, Jemez Nation

FOOD & DRINK SERVICES WINNER

Cole Clark

STLN LNDS, Behchoko

CREATIVE WINNER

Jacob Cyr

Treaty Four Tech, Pasqua First Nation

STARTUP IDEAS WINNER

Jordan Smith

renterii, Red River Métis

TECHNOLOGY WINNER

Jodie Moonie

Muusa, Timiskaming First Nation

FASHION APPAREL WINNER

Dante Biss-Grayson

Sky-Eagle Collection, Osage

FASHION DESIGN WINNER

Jason Picard-Binet

Bastien Industriens, Huron Wendat

FASHION SHOES & ACCESSORIES WINNER

Ramona Emerson

Reel Indian Pictures, Diné

ALUMNI CHOICE WINNER

Sharon Marshall

Digital DEVA, Cree & Métis

ALUMNI CHOICE WINNER

Ashley Michel

4 Generations Creations, Secwepemc

ALUMNI CHOICE WINNER

Jasmine LaBillois

Msit No'kmaq Forest & Nature School

PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER