Jun 16, 2022

Building Bridges Consultant: Rhonda Forgues

Rhonda’s background and experience crosses a variety of different sectors including government, non-profit community-based organizations and the private sector.

Most recently, Rhonda started her own consulting practice.  Spirited Ways Consulting is an Indigenous owned business that provides organizational development support including strategic, annual, program planning and related processes and systems and project management. As well as advice, guidance, planning and implementation support to businesses and organizations who would like to develop plans and strategies to action Reconciliation.

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 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 and volunteer experience with organizations such as the Manitoba Community Services Council, Kildonan United Church, Huron Child Care Inc. and Assiniboine Credit Union.