Host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is back with a new season and special guest, the just-elected Tréchelle Bunn; the first woman and youngest Chief of BirdTail Sioux Dakota Nation. They discuss Tréchelle's historic election, her journey of leadership, the influence of matriarchs in her life, and her advocacy for Indigenous women and girls. Tréchelle shares her experiences growing up between two cultures, the importance of community support, and her vision for the future. The conversation also highlights the Reconciliation Run, a healing initiative that honors residential school survivors and promotes awareness of Indigenous issues. 
More About Tréchelle Bunn:
Tréchelle Bunn is the first woman and youngest person ever elected Chief of Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation, and one of the youngest serving Chiefs in Canada.
She graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and a minor in Indigenous Studies, and is currently pursuing a law degree at Robson Hall, the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba.
A dedicated advocate for Indigenous rights and youth empowerment, Tréchelle has spoken on provincial, national, and international stages, including at the United Nations. She is the founder of the Reconciliation Run - Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation half-marathon. A former university hockey player, she also established the first Indigenous student-athlete scholarship at the University of Manitoba.
Her leadership and advocacy have been recognized with numerous honours, including the Indspire First Nations Youth Award, the King Charles III Coronation Medal, the CBC Manitoba Future 40 Award, and the University of Manitoba Outstanding Young Alumni Award
<a href="https://www.reconciliationrun.ca/">https://www.reconciliationrun.ca/</a>
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<a href="https://scoinc.mb.ca/congratulations-chief-trechelle-bunn/">https://scoinc.mb.ca/congratulations-chief-trechelle-bunn/ </a>
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