2026 Keynotes

Chief Tréchelle Bunn

Chief, Leader, Youth Advocate

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 with distinction 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.

Michelle Cameron

Entrepreneur, Advocate

Michelle Cameron is a proud member of Peguis First Nation and the Founder and CEO of Dreamcatcher Promotions, Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned promotional products company. What began in 2011 with a single embroidery machine in her home has grown into a thriving group of businesses that employ dozens of people and serve clients across the country.

In addition to Dreamcatcher Promotions, Michelle is the Founder of the Indigenous Nations Apparel Company, a nationally recognized Indigenous clothing brand, and Dreamcatcher Executive Offices, Manitoba’s first Indigenous-owned co-working space located on urban reserve land.

Michelle’s journey to success was not a straight path. Growing up in a family affected by intergenerational trauma and the lasting impacts of residential schools, she experienced challenges that could have easily defined her future. Instead, she transformed those experiences into fuel for building businesses that create opportunities for others and contribute to meaningful economic reconciliation.

Her leadership and vision have earned her numerous honours, including National Indigenous Business of the Year from the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association, the Manitoba Champions Award, the Spirit of Winnipeg Award, and several national business recognitions.

Today, Michelle serves on several influential boards and is recognized as one of Canada’s leading Indigenous business voices. Through her powerful storytelling, honesty, and lived experience, she inspires audiences to overcome adversity, embrace leadership, and build lives and businesses rooted in purpose.