About Sunshine
Sunshine Tenasco is Anishinabe from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabe in Quebec, Canada. She a single mother to four children and the author of the award winning childrens book “Nibi’s Water Song” and “Smile So Big”. She is the Founder of Her Braids, a social media project that advocates for clean water in First Nation communities in Canada through beaded pendants.
Sunshine is also the visionary founder and Chair of Pow Wow Pitch, a values-driven, people-first, sustainable service company dedicated to revolutionizing the Indigenous Entrepreneurship landscape. With a deep-rooted commitment to improving the lives of Indigenous people and their communities, Sunshine leads this non-profit in its mission to combat the detrimental impact of systemic racism and lack of capital in Indigenous communities.
In addition to her innovative approach to delivery, Sunshine also took the bold step to build the company on her terms, valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion at every step. She understands that true sustainability encompasses not only equitable impact but also social responsibility, and she is committed to fostering a workplace culture that reflects these values.
In addition to her innovative approach to delivery, Sunshine also took the bold step to build the company on her terms, valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion at every step. She understands that true sustainability encompasses not only equitable impact but also social responsibility, and she is committed to fostering a workplace culture that reflects these values.