Canadian Museum of History welcomes new Trustees to its Board

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Gatineau, Quebec, March 21, 2018 — The Canadian Museum of History is pleased to welcome four new members to its Board of Trustees, in addition to having the mandates of Andrea T. Bobkowicz and Jean Giguère renewed. These appointments were announced by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, following a rigorous selection process.

“I look forward to working closely with these new Trustees to guide the priorities of the Museums in the coming years,” said Dr. James Fleck, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the outgoing Trustees: Judith Baxter, Ken Langille and Christopher McCreery. Through their dedication, commitment and hard work, they have helped the Museums accomplish extraordinary things during their tenures on the Board.”

“We welcome the appointments of these new Trustees to our Board, and we look forward to continuing the important work of Canada’s two national museums of history under the leadership of such a talented, diverse and experienced group of Canadians,” said Mark O’Neill, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of History.

Ms. Jennifer Pereira has been appointed for a term of four years. From western Canada, Ms. Pereira is a lawyer at Robertson Stromberg LLP and has extensive governance experience in the arts. She has sat on the boards of many organizations, such as the Open Door Society and the Community Radio Society of Saskatoon. She is the Chair of the Fund Development Cabinet of the Persephone Theatre, a director of the board of Teachers Credit Union Place and a member of the Children’s Discovery Museum on the Saskatchewan.

Ms. Amanda Kingsley Malo has been appointed for a term of three years. Ms. Kingsley Malo is a teacher with a passion for literacy and education. A proud Franco-Ontarian, she is an active volunteer with several organizations including the Sudbury Project Hope, where she teaches English to Syrian refugee families in her community.

Mr. Rodney Nelson has been appointed for a term of four years. Mr. Nelson is a professor with the Centre for Initiatives in Education at Carleton University and Co-Chair of its Indigenous Education Council. He has over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, and specializes in governance and economic development. He is the current CEO of the Global Governance Group and a member of the Anishinabek First Nation Economic Development Committee.

Dr. William Young has been appointed for a term of three years. During his career, he has worked as a historian, academic and educator, and he is an accomplished author. Dr. Young has worked for the Library of Parliament for more than 20 years, including six years as the Parliamentary Librarian of Canada. He offers his expertise to many professional groups such as the Canadian Association of Research Libraries. He is a board member of Samara Canada as well as an honorary member of the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians and Honorary Director of the Churchill Society.

The mandates of Ms. Bobkowicz and Ms. Giguère have been renewed for a period of three and four years respectively. Ms. Bobkowicz’s business experience, financial acumen and record of community engagement make her a valuable member of the team. For her part, Ms. Giguère’s commitment to the arts, experience in board governance and success in building partnerships at the provincial and national level serve to strengthen the Board.

The 11-member Board oversees the operation of the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum — Canada’s national museums of human and military history.

The Canadian Museum of History operates the Canadian Museum of History, the Canadian War Museum and the Virtual Museum of New France. Together, these Museums function as centres for research and public information on the history of Canada. Their principal role is to enhance Canadians’ knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the events, experiences, people and objects that have shaped Canada’s history and identity. Work of the Canadian Museum of History is made possible in part through financial support of the Government of Canada.

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