Infinity Women Secretariat

What Infinity Women Secretariat does

Infinity Women Secretariat (IWS) is a non-profit provincial organization incorporated on April 23, 2013, and operating as the recognized women's affiliate of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF). Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, IWS serves Red River Métis women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals across all seven MMF regions in Manitoba — Winnipeg, Interlake, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, The Pas, and Thompson — via a board of eight voting directors plus a non-voting Provincial Youth Representative. The organization delivers culturally specific programming grounded in the historic matriarchal traditions of Red River Métis society, including Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) training, gender-based violence prevention resources, and initiatives addressing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ (MMIWG2S+). Its most reported service scale is 2,600+ members (homepage CTA), with prior disclosures citing 1,300+ and 1,800+ at earlier reporting periods, and a single Annual General Assembly in 2025 that drew over 600 attendees.

IWS operates no proprietary software platform or technology stack; its only digital product is the Gender-Based Violence and Family Violence Prevention Web Portal (gbv.infinitywomen.org), which functions as a region-segmented resource directory rather than a transactional or intelligent system. The revenue model is community-funded rather than commercial: membership is free for eligible Red River Métis women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals holding MMF citizenship cards, and no pricing, subscription tiers, or fee-for-service offerings are disclosed. Operating revenue in the available funding record is grant-based, headlined by a $446,673 contribution from the Government of Canada on September 26, 2024, supplemented by a Canadian Heritage grant on January 29, 2025. The organization distributes programming through regional board representatives serving as the primary community touchpoints, with marketing and outreach conducted via a website, Facebook, Instagram, and direct community events.

Strategically, IWS is led by Spokeswoman and CEO Anita Campbell, who has held the role since incorporation and concurrently serves as Minister of Finance and Human Resources and Minister of Information Technology within the Manitoba Métis Government. The organization frames itself within the Red River Métis Nation's own governance structure, drawing on cultural symbols such as the IWS Sash and IWS Logo (both unregistered common-law marks) as identity assets. Continuous institutional support from MMF President David Chartrand, the MMF Cabinet, and federal/provincial government engagement at AGA events indicates durable stakeholder alignment rather than transactional customer relationships.

Name

Infinity Women Secretariat

Legal name

Infinity Women Secretariat

Website

https://infinitywomen.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Infinity Women Secretariat is a non-profit provincial organization and recognized women's affiliate of the Manitoba Métis Federation, delivering culturally specific programs, advocacy, and gender-based violence resources to Red River Métis women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals across Manitoba.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indigenous Community Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

Keywords

• Indigenous community services
• Gender-based violence prevention
• Community advocacy programs
• Metis women empowerment
• Non-profit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership: IWS is a membership-based organization for Red River Métis citizens. Membership is free for eligible Red River Métis women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals who hold MMF citizenship cards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Infinity Women Secretariat is a non-profit provincial organization that provides programs, services, and supports to Red River Métis women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals across Manitoba. Core offerings include Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) education, gender-based violence and family violence prevention resources delivered via a regional web portal, MMIWG2S+ initiatives, workshops, consultations, and an Annual General Assembly. Services are delivered through seven MMF regional structures and are free for eligible Red River Métis citizens.

Product overview

Infinity Women Secretariat is a non-profit provincial organization offering a portfolio of programs and services for Red River Métis women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in Manitoba. The organization's primary digital product is the Gender-Based Violence and Family Violence Prevention Web Portal (gbv.infinitywomen.org), which serves as a centralized resource hub. Complementing this are membership programs providing workshops, consultations, and GBA+ education; annual reporting publications; strategic planning documents; and annual general assemblies. The organization does not operate a software-as-a-service or technology platform model but rather provides community programs, advocacy, and resource distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IWS GBV Resources Web Portal: Gender-Based Violence and Family Violence Prevention Web Portal operated by IWS

Products and services

• Gender-Based Violence and Family Violence Prevention Web Portal A comprehensive web portal providing resources, information, and support for gender-based violence and family violence prevention, specifically tailored for Red River Métis women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in Manitoba, with resources organized by region.
• Membership Programs and Services Programs, services, and supports provided to over 2,600+ Red River Métis women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, including workshops, consultations, and educational initiatives on Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+), gender-based violence prevention, and MMIWG2S+ initiatives.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Manitoba Métis FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIWS is a proud affiliate of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the national government of the Red River Métis. This affiliation provides organizational support, access to MMF's seven regional structures across Manitoba, and integration with the broader Métis Nation's governance and programs. MMF President David Chartrand and the MMF Cabinet provide ongoing support for IWS initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak: National representative organization for Métis women in Canada. Directly comparable as a Métis-women-led advocacy body, though operating at the national level rather than provincial scope.
• Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada: National representative body for Inuit women, focused on advocacy, gender-based violence prevention, and cultural empowerment. Highly comparable structurally as an Indigenous women's national secretariat.
• Manitoba Native Women's Association: Manitoba-based Indigenous women's organization addressing issues including violence against women, justice, and health. Operates in the same geography and serves an overlapping (though broader) Indigenous constituency.

Broad incumbents

• Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC): National Indigenous women's advocacy organization serving Status First Nations women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Comparable mission and program mix (GBV, policy advocacy, leadership) though broader Indigenous mandate.
• YWCA Canada: National federation of women's equality-focused organizations delivering programs on gender-based violence, housing, and economic empowerment. Comparable service mix but operates at national scale and broader (non-Indigenous-specific) mandate.
• Canadian Women's Foundation: National public foundation funding programs to advance gender equality in Canada, including Indigenous women's initiatives. Comparable mission area and a likely funder/peer partner for IWS's programming.

Regional players

• Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre: Thompson-based Indigenous friendship centre where IWS's Spokeswoman Anita Campbell served as Executive Director for 23 years. Directly comparable in programming scope (social, economic, cultural, educational services) and community reach.
• Ontario Native Women's Association: Provincial Indigenous women's organization serving Ontario. Comparable service portfolio (GBV, healing, employment, leadership) but operates in a different province with a different Indigenous constituency.
• Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre of Winnipeg: Winnipeg-based Indigenous community organization delivering health, wellness, and social programs. Operates in the same city and overlapping Indigenous community as IWS, with a comparable community-led service model.

Others

• Manitoba Métis Federation: IWS's parent affiliate — the national government of the Red River Métis. While not a direct peer (it is IWS's institutional backer), it provides governance, regional access, and funding pathways that shape IWS's operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Infinitywomensecretariat
• Instagraminstagram.com/infinitywomensecretariat

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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