The Historica Foundation names the Honourable Myra Freeman, ONS, as President of its advisory council

Toronto – Thursday, March 8, 2007 - Mr. Avie Bennett, CC, OOnt., Chairman of the Historica Foundation, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Honourable Myra A. Freeman, ONS, as President of the Historica Council. Ms. Freeman succeeds the Honourable Peter Lougheed PC, CC, QC, former Premier of Alberta, who served from 2003 to 2007.

The Hon. Myra Freeman, former Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Nova Scotia (2000-2006) and first Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, is a graduate of Dalhousie University and an educator. Ms. Freeman is the recipient of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal, Doctor of Humane Letters and Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, the Woman of Action Humanitarian Award and recognized as one of Canada's 100 Outstanding Women. Ms. Freeman currently serves on the Advisory Board of Homburg Canada and Homburg Invest Inc., as a Director of Historica Foundation, and as Honorary Captain (Navy) affiliated with Maritime Forces Atlantic.

Historica, founded in 1999 by the Honourable Charles R. Bronfman, PC, CC, and Mr. Lynton R. Wilson, OC, provides Canadians with a deeper understanding of their history and its importance in shaping their future. Historica's educational activities including The Canadian Encyclopedia, Historica Fairs, Historica Minutes, and Historica: Encounters with Canada, benefit from the guidance and expertise of Historica's Council members, a national advisory council of historians, education specialists and members of the corporate community.

The Historica Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to helping Canadians discover the fascinating stories that make our country unique. Through our education programs and authoritative resources we connect Canadians to our many histories. We invite you to discover your place in history at www.histori.ca.

For additional information please contact:

Morwenna White
Communications, Historica
1.800.567.1867 ext. 238
416.506.1867 ext. 238
mwhite@histori.ca