Project Launch
The official launch of the Women & the Economy project took place on the evening of June 5, 2003 at the University of Winnipeg's Eckhardt-Grammatte Hall. Over 200 people gathered to watch the world premiere of "Banging the Door Down" - the Women & Economy video. The evening also marked the official launch of the Women & Economy website and the Women & Economy resource book.

The following is a gallery of photos from our event. Also, please take a look at greetings from The Honourable Jean Augustine.

Photos by Gina Mount:

Winnipeg broadcaster Lesley Hughes welcomes everyone to the event.	UNPAC member Muriel Smith gives a history of UNPAC.
The Honourable Jean Augustine, Secretary of State Status of Women, brings greetings on behalf of Status of Women Canada and the Government of Canada.	Project Coordinator Jennifer de Groot thanks everyone who contributed to the Women & Economy project.
UNPAC member Deborah Stienstra launches the Women & Economy website.	Melody Jones talks about her involvement in the Women & Economy Project.
Past UNPAC Chairperson Robby Simpson.	Eric Guzman Skotnitsky, featured in the Women & Economy video, presents a bouquet of roses to Jennifer deGroot.
Lynn Skotnitsky, Eric Guzman Skotnitsky, and Robby Simpson say thanks to Jennifer.	Enjoying refreshments after the event
Buying videos & resource books.	The event was a great opportunity to make new connections and renew old ones.
Jennifer de Groot & video editor Wendy Buelow celebrate the world premiere of the video.	Jennifer & Wendy playing with chocolate money - money you can really eat!
Photos by Barry Smutylo:
The Honourable Jean Augustine arriving at Eckhardt-Grammatte Hall.	UNPAC members and friends gathered around The Minister.
UNPAC member Deborah Stienstra introducing the UNPAC Women & Economy website.	Front row audience at the launch.
Audience applause.	Lining up to purchase resources.
UNPAC members and friends gathered around The Minister.	UNPAC member Deborah Stienstra introducing the UNPAC Women & Economy website.