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Early life of Hugh Balfour Keenan

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	In 1942, his first job in Whitehorse was working on the extension of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Nielsen_Whitehorse_International_Airport aeroport] runway (an element of the North-American defence system during World War II). After this, he began to drive trucks. This was at the time of the development of the [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/alaska-highway Alaska Highway] (which was being constructed likewise for the purpose of North-American defence).		In 1942, his first job in Whitehorse was working on the extension of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Nielsen_Whitehorse_International_Airport aeroport] runway (an element of the North-American defence system during World War II). After this, he began to drive trucks. This was at the time of the development of the [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/alaska-highway Alaska Highway] (which was being constructed likewise for the purpose of North-American defence).

	It was during one of his trips that he met Pearl Geddes at a Christmas dinner in her home at “12 Mile”.		It was during one of his trips that he met Pearl Geddes at a Christmas dinner in her family home at “12 Mile”.

	==Marriage, 1947==		==Marriage, 1947==

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	In 1942, his first job in Whitehorse was working on the extension of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Nielsen_Whitehorse_International_Airport aeroport] runway (an element of the North-American defence system during World War II). After this, he began to drive trucks. This was at the time of the development of the [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/alaska-highway Alaska Highway] (which was being constructed likewise for the purpose of North-American defence).		In 1942, his first job in Whitehorse was working on the extension of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Nielsen_Whitehorse_International_Airport aeroport] runway (an element of the North-American defence system during World War II). After this, he began to drive trucks. This was at the time of the development of the [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/alaska-highway Alaska Highway] (which was being constructed likewise for the purpose of North-American defence).

	It was during one of his trips that he met Pearl Geddes, at ~~12 Mile~~.		It was during one of his trips that he met Pearl Geddes at a Christmas dinner in her home at “12 Mile”.

	==Marriage, 1947==		==Marriage, 1947==

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Order of Canada 2006-2007

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	Also in 2007, “Jakie” (the dog) entered into her life and filled a void in her heart that she had felt for some time. It was instant love on both sides and he became her constant companion. They went everywhere together and brought many a smile to friends and strangers alike.		Also in 2007, “Jakie” (the dog) entered into her life and filled a void in her heart that she had felt for some time. It was instant love on both sides and he became her constant companion. They went everywhere together and brought many a smile to friends and strangers alike.

			'''Retirement residence'''

	Pearl spent the last years of her life in [https://yukon.ca/en/places/whistle-bend-place Whistle Bend Place], a long-term care facility in Whitehorse. She suffered much from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthritis arthritis], which limited her mobility. This did not stop her, however. Even in 2015, Pearl was still working with inmates at [http://www.justice.gov.yk.ca/prog/cor/wcc/ Whitehorse’s Correctional Centre].		Pearl spent the last years of her life in [https://yukon.ca/en/places/whistle-bend-place Whistle Bend Place], a long-term care facility in Whitehorse. She suffered much from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthritis arthritis], which limited her mobility. This did not stop her, however. Even in 2015, Pearl was still working with inmates at [http://www.justice.gov.yk.ca/prog/cor/wcc/ Whitehorse’s Correctional Centre].

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	'''Yukon College graduation, 2007'''		'''Yukon College graduation, 2007'''

	In 2007, Pearl was at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convocation ~~ceremonyconvocation~~ ceremonies] of Yukon College, and she addressed the graduates as the keynote speaker.		In 2007, Pearl was at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convocation convocation ceremonies] of Yukon College, and she addressed the graduates as the keynote speaker.

	Also in 2007, “Jakie” (the dog) entered into her life and filled a void in her heart that she had felt for some time. It was instant love on both sides and he became her constant companion. They went everywhere together and brought many a smile to friends and strangers alike.		Also in 2007, “Jakie” (the dog) entered into her life and filled a void in her heart that she had felt for some time. It was instant love on both sides and he became her constant companion. They went everywhere together and brought many a smile to friends and strangers alike.

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	'''Yukon College graduation, 2007''		'''Yukon College graduation, 2007'''

	In 2007, Pearl was at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convocation ceremonyconvocation ceremonies] of Yukon College, and she addressed the graduates as the keynote speaker.		In 2007, Pearl was at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convocation ceremonyconvocation ceremonies] of Yukon College, and she addressed the graduates as the keynote speaker.

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	In 2007, “Jakie” (the dog) entered into her life and filled a void in her heart that she had felt for some time. It was instant love on both sides and he became her constant companion. They went everywhere together and brought many a smile to friends and strangers alike.		'''Yukon College graduation, 2007''

			In 2007, Pearl was at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convocation ceremonyconvocation ceremonies] of Yukon College, and she addressed the graduates as the keynote speaker.

			Also in 2007, “Jakie” (the dog) entered into her life and filled a void in her heart that she had felt for some time. It was instant love on both sides and he became her constant companion. They went everywhere together and brought many a smile to friends and strangers alike.

	Pearl spent the last years of her life in [https://yukon.ca/en/places/whistle-bend-place Whistle Bend Place], a long-term care facility in Whitehorse. She suffered much from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthritis arthritis], which limited her mobility. This did not stop her, however. Even in 2015, Pearl was still working with inmates at [http://www.justice.gov.yk.ca/prog/cor/wcc/ Whitehorse’s Correctional Centre].		Pearl spent the last years of her life in [https://yukon.ca/en/places/whistle-bend-place Whistle Bend Place], a long-term care facility in Whitehorse. She suffered much from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthritis arthritis], which limited her mobility. This did not stop her, however. Even in 2015, Pearl was still working with inmates at [http://www.justice.gov.yk.ca/prog/cor/wcc/ Whitehorse’s Correctional Centre].

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	It was there that he met Ted Geddes, who suggested that he move north to the [https://www.britannica.com/place/Yukon-territory Yukon Territory]. He did so, and he was grateful for the change.		It was there that he met Ted Geddes, who suggested that he move north to the [https://www.britannica.com/place/Yukon-territory Yukon Territory]. He did so, and he was grateful for the change.

	In 1942, his first job in Whitehorse was working on the extension of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Nielsen_Whitehorse_International_Airport aeroport] runway (an element of the North-American defence system during World War II). After this, he began to drive trucks. This was at the time of the development of the [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/alaska-highway Alaska Highway] (which was [being constructed likewise for the purpose of North-American defence).		In 1942, his first job in Whitehorse was working on the extension of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Nielsen_Whitehorse_International_Airport aeroport] runway (an element of the North-American defence system during World War II). After this, he began to drive trucks. This was at the time of the development of the [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/alaska-highway Alaska Highway] (which was being constructed likewise for the purpose of North-American defence).

	It was during one of his trips that he met Pearl Geddes, at 12 Mile.		It was during one of his trips that he met Pearl Geddes, at 12 Mile.

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	It was there that he met Ted Geddes, who suggested that he move north to the [https://www.britannica.com/place/Yukon-territory Yukon Territory]. He did so, and he was grateful for the change.		It was there that he met Ted Geddes, who suggested that he move north to the [https://www.britannica.com/place/Yukon-territory Yukon Territory]. He did so, and he was grateful for the change.

	In 1942, his first job in Whitehorse was working on the extension of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Nielsen_Whitehorse_International_Airport aeroport] runway (an element of the North-American defence system during World War II). After this, he began to drive trucks. This was at the time of the development of the Alaska Highway.		In 1942, his first job in Whitehorse was working on the extension of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Nielsen_Whitehorse_International_Airport aeroport] runway (an element of the North-American defence system during World War II). After this, he began to drive trucks. This was at the time of the development of the [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/alaska-highway Alaska Highway] (which was [being constructed likewise for the purpose of North-American defence).

	It was during one of his trips that he met Pearl Geddes, at 12 Mile.		It was during one of his trips that he met Pearl Geddes, at 12 Mile.

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	The hostility expressed itself in the [https://alaskahistoricalsociety.org/about-ahs/special-projects/150treaty/150th-resource-library/new-articles/the-legacy-of-sitkas-first-ten-years-under-the-american-flag-1867-1877/ plundering of the city of Sitka, and many others], and the Orthodox Temples, and the consequent drastic reduction in the population of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitka,_Alaska Sitka] (formerly Novo-Arkhangelsk). One of the consequences of the significant maltreatment that came with this change was the flight of many Tlingit people into the interior.		The hostility expressed itself in the [https://alaskahistoricalsociety.org/about-ahs/special-projects/150treaty/150th-resource-library/new-articles/the-legacy-of-sitkas-first-ten-years-under-the-american-flag-1867-1877/ plundering of the city of Sitka, and many others], and the Orthodox Temples, and the consequent drastic reduction in the population of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitka,_Alaska Sitka] (formerly Novo-Arkhangelsk). One of the consequences of the significant maltreatment that came with this change was the flight of many Tlingit people into the interior.

	Pearl recalled that a very aged woman (certainly over 100 years old at the time) had warned her family and people against showing hospitality to or approaching the white people who began to appear (particularly associated with the gold-rush). She said this because she recalled the bad behaviour of those who had maltreated her people after 1867 in particular. The first cemetery in Teslin was established ~~round~~ about 1908. The monuments have either a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Orthodox_cross Russian Orthodox Cross] or a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tlingit_clans clan emblem]. After the arrival of Roman Catholics in 1928, other forms of the Cross appeared according to western styles. Pearl learnt many details of Tlingit life and history from [~~http~~://www.tc.~~gov.yk.ca~~/~~archives~~/~~findingaids~~/~~caption_lists~~/~~caption_list_2000_114.pdf~~ Mr. Jim Fox], who was more than 100 years old when he died, and who was the clan leader for many years.		Pearl recalled that a very aged woman (certainly over 100 years old at the time) had warned her family and people against showing hospitality to or approaching the white people who began to appear (particularly associated with the gold-rush). She said this because she recalled the bad behaviour of those who had maltreated her people after 1867 in particular. The first cemetery in Teslin was established in about 1908. The monuments have either a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Orthodox_cross Russian Orthodox Cross] or a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tlingit_clans clan emblem]. After the arrival of Roman Catholics in 1928, other forms of the Cross appeared according to western styles. Pearl learnt many details of Tlingit life and history from [https://www.facebook.com/gjmuseum/posts/289446092704279/ Mr. Jim Fox], who was more than 100 years old when he died, and who was the clan leader for many years.


	[[File:Jim Fox 1949 Teslin 1.png]]		[[File:Jim Fox 1949 Teslin 1.png]]


			[[File:JimFoxFamily 2.jpg]] '''Jim and Annie Fox, granddaughter Elizabeth'''

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References

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	==References==		==References==

	Eulogy by David Keenan given at the funeral.		Eulogy by David Keenan given at the funeral

	~~[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/pearl-keenan-yukon-dies-1.5444898 CBC news obituary]~~

	~~[https://www.yukon-news.com/letters-opinions/pearl-keenan-remembers-the-alaska-highway/ Yukon News article]~~

			[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Category:The_%E2%80%9CRussian_Mission%E2%80%9D_in_North_America History of the Russian Orthodox Mission in Alaska]

	'''Additional information :'''		'''Additional information :'''
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	OCA article about the “[https://www.oca.org/history-archives/orthodox-christians-na/chapter-1 The Alaskan Mission (1794-1870)]”		OCA article about the “[https://www.oca.org/history-archives/orthodox-christians-na/chapter-1 The Alaskan Mission (1794-1870)]”

	‘[https://savingplaces.org/stories/juneaus-st-nicholas-church#.Xs_mvUBFx9A Juneau’s ~~St.~~ Nicholas Church : An Icon of Alaska’s History]’ in “National Trust for Historic Preservation”		‘[https://savingplaces.org/stories/juneaus-st-nicholas-church#.Xs_mvUBFx9A Juneau’s Saint Nicholas Church : An Icon of Alaska’s History]’ in “National Trust for Historic Preservation”

	"[https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/russian/s1a.html In the Beginning Was the Word : The Russian Church and Native Alaskan Cultures]"		"[https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/russian/s1a.html In the Beginning Was the Word : The Russian Church and Native Alaskan Cultures]"
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	[https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/inland-tlingit Canadian Encylopaedia article about the Tlingit]		[https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/inland-tlingit Canadian Encylopaedia article about the Tlingit]

	~~[https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/united-states-and-canada/north-american-indigenous-peoples/Tlingit Encyclopaedia.com article about the Tlingit]~~

	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teslin_Tlingit_Council Wikipedia article about the Teslin Tlingit Council]		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teslin_Tlingit_Council Wikipedia article about the Teslin Tlingit Council]