Shilo Cote WINS the FASHION CATEGORY, The ARITIZIA GRANT and had most VOTES FOR PEOPLES CHOICE

Shilo Cote, is proud to say that she participated in the 2026 PowWow Pitch Competition and what a great opportunity it was to "compete" with other amazing Indigenous Entrepreneurs. 
PowWow Pitch provided opportunities for businesses to receive money in various categories, CHECK out what Quality Quills WON!! and if you haven't heard of POWWOW PITCH NOW is the time to check them out!! 
Pow Wow Pitch is a grassroots platform and pitch competition designed to support, mentor, and celebrate Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island (Canada and the United States). Founded in 2016 by Sunshine Tenasco (from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation in Quebec), who was inspired by her appearance on Dragon's Den
As an Indigenous Women owned business Quality Quills WON:
Award Winner of Fashion Category:  $1,000 prize and advancement to the Grand Finale
Award Winner of the Indigenous Aritzia Grant : $1,500
The partnership between Aritzia and Pow Wow Pitch started in 2022 by launching a dedicated Fashion Category and the Aritzia Indigenous Fashion Grants for apparel, accessories, and designer brands. 
However, Aritzia's support has expanded beyond just fashion: 
Broadened Categories: Aritzia now awards Aritzia Grants to eligible Indigenous women and two-spirit entrepreneurs who advance to the Grand Finale across all industry sectors—including technology, food and drink, tourism, health and wellness, and sustainability, alongside fashion.
Recent Grants: In 2026, sixteen grants were awarded to finalists representing diverse businesses spanning multiple fields.