Ron Evans, Former Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (2 terms) and Chief of the Norway House Cree Nation (NHCN), Manitoba, Canada (for 5 terms), and is the founder and owner of R.G. Evans Indigenous Solutions (REIS), a company created in response to the need for expertise to help businesses interpret the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) recommendations and develop implementation strategies. REIS is 100% First Nations owned and managed and helps establish relationships between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian business community.Ron has served in leadership roles since 1980 when he was elected the youngest Councilor in the history of Norway House Cree Nation (NHCN). In addition to numerous achievements in fostering new agreements between governing bodies and the Indigenous people, he has served as both a thought leader and strategist, creating and negotiating key action plans, such as the Management Action Plan, which set out action plans which allowed NHCN to build capacity, strong administrative and financial controls, as well as social and economic opportunities to meet the needs of a growing community.As a businessman who has worked with companies in many different sectors including Governments, Ron is uniquely qualified to help bridge the gap between Indigenous communities and Canadian businesses. By understanding their specific needs he is able to create custom solutions to meet the needs of his clients and their customers, including business planning and development, grant identification and access, Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Assessment and Compliance programs, Corporate and staff training on inter-cultural understanding, government and quasi-government liaison services and more.94 Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation CommissionRon is uniquely qualified to speak to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action and what they mean to Canadian business leaders and indigenous communities. To this day Ron maintains strong working relationships with many provincial and federal government Ministers, and he is often asked to participate in provincial and national Indigenous issues including security, health, education, economic development, mining, fisheries, and social justice.Ron continues to dedicate his career to the areas of Leadership & Governance, Management and Community and Economic Development and is a champion for the protection and sustainability of lands and resources.
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