Executive Director appointed to PEIMHF

The BUZZ - April 2007
Atlantic archaeologist to head foundation

A permanent Executive Director has been hired to head the Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation. Dr. David L. Keenlyside, Curator of Atlantic Archaeology at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa, assumed the duties of Executive Director in March.

This is the first permanent appointment to the position since the retirement of Chris Severance, who served as Executive Director from 1992 to 2004. Dr. Keenlyside replaces Frank Butler, who served as Executive Director on an interim basis from January 2005 until July 2006 and Paula Kenny, who has been Acting Director since July 2006.

Dr. Keenlyside's appointment brings a well-known museum professional to the Island's main heritage institution. He is a graduate of UBC and the University of Calgary and has lectured and conducted research in PEl, NS, NB, Optario, Alberta, and BC He has extensive experience in the production of museum exhibits. His publications, ranging over thirty years, include reports on archaeological fieldwork on PEL He is a well-known contributor to The Island Magazine, published by Museum and Heritage PEl, has been a regular visitor to the province and has occasionally lectured here.

Dr. Keenlyside is based at the museum head office at Beaconsfield Historic House, 2 Kent Street, Charlottetown.