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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.

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We are all Bisons

June is a time to celebrate our graduates and the impact they’re making in Manitoba and beyond. This theme highlights the shared identity that connects students, faculty, staff and alumni, while recognizing the significance of Convocation, Pride and National Indigenous History Month. Through stories of commitment and achievement, we reflect the values that unite us and the legacy we build together.

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Celebrate every step, every story as UM’s newest graduates cross the stage

UM Convocation is a significant milestone on each Bison’s journey. From first lectures to final exams, their path is leading to this: crossing the stage after years of hard work to receive their parchment in front of friends, family and fellow students. Get the details and meet some of the people being celebrated at Spring Convocation 2025.

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