Dave Keenan facts for kids

Dave Keenan was a Canadian politician born in 1951. He served in the government of the Yukon, which is a territory in northern Canada. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Yukon from 1996 to 2002.

Dave Keenan's Public Service

Dave Keenan dedicated many years to public service in the Yukon. He held important roles both in Indigenous governance and in the territorial government.

Community Leadership

Before becoming a politician, Dave Keenan was a leader in his community. From 1988 to 1996, he served as the chief of the Teslin Tlingit Council. This council represents the Teslin Tlingit First Nation, an Indigenous group in the Yukon. As chief, he helped lead his community and make important decisions for its people.

Time in Politics

In 1996, Dave Keenan was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Yukon. This is like the parliament or congress for the Yukon territory. He represented the area called Ross River-Southern Lakes. He was a member of the Yukon New Democratic Party, which is a political party in Canada.

During his time in the Legislative Assembly, Dave Keenan also served in the cabinet. The cabinet is a group of top government officials who help the leader make decisions. He was the Minister of Community and Transportation Services under the leadership of Piers McDonald. In this role, he helped manage services for communities and transportation across the Yukon. He served in this position until 2002.