Biography
Jocelyn W. Formsma, H.B.Soc.Sci, J.D.
President & CEO, Indspire
Jocelyn W. Formsma is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Indspire. Ms. Formsma is a member of Moose Cree First Nation in Treaty No. 9 territory in Northern Ontario. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences and a Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa and is called to the Bar of Ontario.
Ms. Formsma has over 25 years of work and volunteer experience in building strong relationships with, and advocating for, Indigenous peoples. Her work spans social justice, media (radio and film), child welfare reform, youth leadership development, and Indigenous children’s rights through numerous Indigenous and First Nations organizations.
In addition, Jocelyn serves as a Board of Trustees member with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. She is the past CEO of the National Association of Friendship Centres, a former Board Member of both the National Indian Child Welfare Association and the Indigenous Bar Association, and a past Board Member and Chairperson of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.
As Chief Executive Officer, Jocelyn brings to Indspire her passion for upholding and advancing Indigenous rights, access to justice, developing young leaders, celebrating achievement, and advancing innovative and bold approaches to affect systemic change for Indigenous communities. She is the recipient of the 2024 Indspire Award for Public Service.
Speaking Engagement Request
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