Curtis Lipscombe - Financial Planner, RBC Financial Planning

Celebrating Indigenous Excellence with Pow Wow Pitch

RBC is proud to partner with Pow Wow Pitch to honour the incredible achievements of Indigenous entrepreneurs at the 2025 Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards. Co-presented by RBC and Mastercard, this year’s celebration recognized eight inspiring leaders from across Turtle Island who are shaping stronger, more connected communities through their innovation, creativity, and commitment to cultural resurgence.

Entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful tools for self-determination and community growth. By supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, sustainable pathways for economic independence, cultural preservation, and intergenerational opportunity are created. When Indigenous entrepreneurs thrive, communities thrive, and we are honoured to play a role in amplifying their voices, visions, and businesses.

We are especially proud to celebrate two remarkable RBC award recipients:

Nova Courchene, Founder of Oshkagoojin and recipient of the RBC Rising Star Award, is recognized for her powerful work in Indigenous youth theatre and language preservation that empowers young voices to share their stories with confidence and pride.

Tanya Tourangeau, Founder of Tanya T Consulting and recipient of the RBC Entrepreneurial Icon Award, is celebrated for her leadership in reconciliation strategy and bridge-building that continues to inspire lasting change and understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

These entrepreneurs exemplify what it means to lead with purpose, vision, and heart. Their impact reaches far beyond business and strengthens the fabric of our communities.

Watch the 2025 Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards here: https://bit.ly/4oW9RFy

The RBC Foundation Community Spaces Grant is supporting initiatives to help Canada’s buildings be more environmentally sustainable and more accessible. Learn more:

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RBC has officially launched a new approach to help strengthen Canada's non-profit sector by supporting the people and systems that sustain it. To start, RBC and RBC Foundation have committed over $7 million in single and multi-year grants to 22 non-profit organizations across the country that are helping build the capacity of the non-profit sector. The approach aims to support non-profit leadership and talent resilience as well as digital skills development. To learn more, check out this story: https://bit.ly/48xQLkl

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