Our Mission
Pow Wow Market is a unique, grassroots initiative created by Pow Wow Pitch, dedicated to uplifting and empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs. Our mission is to support collective impact and success within the Indigenous entrepreneurial community. We provide a safe, collaborative, and nurturing environment that intertwines entrepreneurship with cultural values, education, celebration, and empowerment.
The Pow Wow Market Experience
Pow Wow Market is a platform dedicated to showcasing the incredible businesses of our Pow Wow Pitch Alumni. As an essential part of our community, your success helps inspire and uplift future Indigenous entrepreneurs. By featuring your brand on the Pow Wow Market, you not only celebrate your journey and expand your reach but also give back in a meaningful way—each sale supports the Pow Wow Pitch Alumni Fund, ensuring continued growth and opportunity for the next generation of entrepreneurs.
The Pow Wow Pitch Alumni Fund
As Pow Wow Pitch Alumni, you are an integral part of a dynamic and supportive ecosystem. The Pow Wow Pitch Alumni Fund is designed with you in mind and is aimed at fueling the growth of emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs. This fund is reinvested annually into Pow Wow Pitch programs to ensure that the benefits of your success extend beyond your own business. Thank you for being a part of this journey and for helping us pave the way for even greater success within the Indigenous entrepreneurial community.
Opportunities Beyond Pow Wow Market for Pow Wow Pitch Alumni
As a Pow Wow Pitch Market brand, you’re part of a community that extends far beyond the marketplace. Pow Wow Market is not just a platform for selling products; it's a gateway to ongoing opportunities designed to elevate your entrepreneurial journey.
Through partnerships with Shopify’s Build Native and exclusive Mastercard events, we offer opportunities to connect with leaders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. These partner opportunities are created to help you grow your business, expand your reach, and contribute to the preservation and celebration of Indigenous culture.
Let’s Grow Together
Become a part of our vibrant community! Pow Wow Market invites Pow Wow Pitch Alumni to join our journey of growth, empowerment, and success. As part of our Alumni community, you’ll benefit from curated collections showcasing your products, storytelling that highlights your brand, and connections that open new doors.
Applications are always open to be featured on the Market and make an impact on future Alumni. Let’s grow together!
Alumni in the Press
Tales of Triumph: Red Rebel Armour
Red Rebel Armour is an Indigenous-led social enterprise that aims to incorporate an Indigenous worldview into everything they do.
Bastien X Sky-Eagle Collection
In 2023, Bastien CEO, Jason Picard-Binet and Sky-Eagle Collection CEO, Dante Biss-Grayson had the privilege of making the final round of the Pow Wow Pitch.