Pow Wow Pitch propels new Nipissing Thrift – Anishinabek News

May 7, 2026

NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Ursula Ullrich has a successful quest in motion with her new business, Nipissing Thrift. She aims to propel her venture to the grand finale of Pow Wow Pitch 2026.

Ursula’s excitement started on Earth Week with setting up the Nipissing Thrift donation bin at 40B Couchie Industrial Road in Nipissing First Nation, at the top of the hill from Duchesnay Falls.

“I got my donation bin set up front at 40B. It’s like a deck box that’s chained to my front entryway. People can now leave their donations there. So, that was pretty exciting.”