
Meet the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient for Outstanding Young Alumni
Tréchelle Bunn’s journey at UM showcases her academic excellence and community dedication. As a proud member and newly elected Chief of the Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, made the Dean’s Honour List, and was the student speaker at the 2023 Traditional Graduation Pow Wow. Now pursuing a law degree at Robson Hall, she is a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights, reconciliation, and social justice. From founding the Reconciliation Run to speaking at the United Nations, her work aims to uplift Indigenous voices and drive meaningful change.