NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY | 5
JUNE 2025
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This year, Pow Wow Pitch partnered with Red River College Polytechnic’s (RRC Polytech) Mittohnee Pogo’ohtah
community was a turning point for my business,” Jackson says. She explains that RRC Polytech’s Mittohnee helps launch Indigenous- led startups, supports existing entrepreneurs and accelerates the scaling process for more advanced business owners. “Mittohnee offers both group learning and highly tailored one- on-one support. Each entrepreneur works with us to create a personalized strategic roadmap for entering, participating in and completing the program,” Jackson says. The partnership between the two entities is providing a sound footing for the future of Indigenous entrepreneurship. “Together, we are strengthening our impact across Manitoba,” Sarazin adds, “by combining our efforts to provide meaningful support, mentorship and opportunities for the next generation of Indigenous business leaders.”
as the local presenting partner of the Manito Ahbee Pow Wow
Pitch. Mittohnee assists Indigenous entrepreneurs in launching their own businesses or social enterprises, providing them with access to funding and resources. Amy Jackson, of Opaskwayak Cree Nation, is the director of Mittohnee
BECOMING PART OF THE POW WOW PITCH COMMUNITY WAS A TURNING POINT FOR MY BUSINESS. “ – Amy Jackson, director of Mittohnee Pogo’ohtah “
Pogo’ohtah. She participated as collaborator, judge and co-presenter this year. A proud pitch alumni herself, she once pitched a sticker and stationery business. “It was incredibly
empowering. Becoming part of the Pow Wow Pitch
Amy Jackson, director of Mittohnee Pogo’ohtah. PHOTO BY DARCY FINLEY
Manitoba Public Insurance would like to acknowledge that our organization operates on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anish-Ininiwak, Dakota, Dene, Ininiwak and Nehethowuk and the homeland of the Métis. On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour and celebrate all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada. In our work delivering auto insurance and driver services throughout Manitoba, we are committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous individuals and communities through respectful and meaningful consultation and practices. We are also continually working on ways to strengthen the inclusivity of our organization, including ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse population of our province. If you are interested in a career with Manitoba Public Insurance, you can view current postings at: careers-mpi.icims.com We encourage you to declare your employment equity status when completing your online application.
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