Full Name
Rhonda Forgues
Title
Owner
Company
Spirited Ways Consulting
Speaker Bio
Rhonda Forgues is a proud Metis woman who was born and raised in the north end of Winnipeg. Her background and experience cross a variety of different sectors including government, non-profit community-based organizations, the private sector and self-employment.
Rhonda is the owner of Spirited Ways Consulting. Spirited Ways Consulting’s primary service is supporting non-Indigenous businesses and organizations on their reconciliation journey. Support such as advice, guidance, planning and implementation support to businesses and organizations who would like to develop plans and strategies to action Reconciliation. Spirited Ways also provides organizational development support including strategic, annual, program planning and related processes and systems and project management.
Rhonda most recently was the Interim CEO with the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce where she led the revitalization and enhancement of the organization’s events, membership base, communications, financial and staff resources, as well as the day-to-day operations.
Previously, Rhonda led the City of Winnipeg’s Journey of Reconciliation in a role that spanned over 13 years. As a part of the senior management team for the City of Winnipeg, Rhonda was responsible for leading the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the implementation of the MMIWG Calls for Justice, the Indigenous Accord, the Indigenous Youth Strategy, Welcoming Winnipeg and various projects that include Indigenizing City Hall.
Rhonda also held a role of Senior Project Officer with Aboriginal and Northern Affairs and the Intergovernmental Affairs Department with the Province of Manitoba; as well as the Aboriginal Programs Manager with SEED (Supporting Employment and Economic Development) Winnipeg and various other roles in private corporations.
Rhonda’s education includes a Masters in Municipal Leadership, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Credit Union board training, CANDO certification and extensive training in community development.
She also has several years of board, volunteer and committee such as the Manitoba Community Services Council, Kildonan United Church, Huron Child Care Inc. and Assiniboine Credit Union, Winnipeg Chamber’s Indigenous Advisory Committee, City of Winnipeg’s Social Procurement Advisory Committee and CME’s Indigenous Advisory Committee.
Rhonda is the owner of Spirited Ways Consulting. Spirited Ways Consulting’s primary service is supporting non-Indigenous businesses and organizations on their reconciliation journey. Support such as advice, guidance, planning and implementation support to businesses and organizations who would like to develop plans and strategies to action Reconciliation. Spirited Ways also provides organizational development support including strategic, annual, program planning and related processes and systems and project management.
Rhonda most recently was the Interim CEO with the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce where she led the revitalization and enhancement of the organization’s events, membership base, communications, financial and staff resources, as well as the day-to-day operations.
Previously, Rhonda led the City of Winnipeg’s Journey of Reconciliation in a role that spanned over 13 years. As a part of the senior management team for the City of Winnipeg, Rhonda was responsible for leading the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the implementation of the MMIWG Calls for Justice, the Indigenous Accord, the Indigenous Youth Strategy, Welcoming Winnipeg and various projects that include Indigenizing City Hall.
Rhonda also held a role of Senior Project Officer with Aboriginal and Northern Affairs and the Intergovernmental Affairs Department with the Province of Manitoba; as well as the Aboriginal Programs Manager with SEED (Supporting Employment and Economic Development) Winnipeg and various other roles in private corporations.
Rhonda’s education includes a Masters in Municipal Leadership, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Credit Union board training, CANDO certification and extensive training in community development.
She also has several years of board, volunteer and committee such as the Manitoba Community Services Council, Kildonan United Church, Huron Child Care Inc. and Assiniboine Credit Union, Winnipeg Chamber’s Indigenous Advisory Committee, City of Winnipeg’s Social Procurement Advisory Committee and CME’s Indigenous Advisory Committee.
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