Dave Keenan facts for kids

Dave Keenan was born in 1951. He is a former Canadian politician. He worked in the government of the Yukon territory. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Yukon from 1996 to 2002.

Who is Dave Keenan?

Dave Keenan is known for his work in politics. He also served as a leader for his community. He was a member of the Yukon New Democratic Party. This is a political group in the Yukon.

Early Leadership and Community Work

Before becoming a politician, Dave Keenan was a leader. He served as the chief of the Teslin Tlingit Council. This council represents the Teslin Tlingit First Nation. He was their chief from 1988 to 1996. This role meant he helped lead his community. He worked to make important decisions for them.

Serving in the Yukon Government

In 1996, Dave Keenan was elected. He became a member of the Legislative Assembly of Yukon. This is like being a representative for a specific area. He represented the area called Ross River-Southern Lakes. He worked to bring the concerns of his community to the government.

What is an MLA?

An MLA stands for Member of the Legislative Assembly. MLAs are people elected by citizens. They represent a specific area or "riding." Their job is to speak for the people in their area. They help make laws and decisions for the territory.

What is a Cabinet Minister?

Dave Keenan also served in the cabinet. This was under the leader Piers McDonald. A cabinet is a group of important government members. They are chosen by the leader. Each minister is in charge of a specific part of the government. Dave Keenan was the Minister of Community and Transportation Services. This meant he oversaw services for communities. He also managed transportation in the Yukon.

Dave Keenan served in these roles until 2002. After that, the Ross River-Southern Lakes area was changed. It was no longer a separate electoral district.