Christian McKiel

Christian McKiel (September 27, 1889 – December 12, 1978) was a Canadian artist and educator.

Life and career The daughter of Emma Ives Harris and Joseph Simpson Harris, county sheriff, and sister of Margaret Harris, she was born Christian Harris in Pictou, Nova Scotia. From 1911 to 1912, McKiel pursued further studies at the Art Students League of New York. She returned to Sackville in 1913 to teach in the fine arts department at Mount Allison University after the resignation of Sarah (Stewart) Hart. She retired from teaching in May of 1949, and earned the title of 'Professor Emeritus' in 1950.

In 1954, McKiel presented an honorary degree to Elizabeth McLeod, her former teacher and colleague, in recognition of her dedication to art education for women. Owens Art Gallery, Mount Allison University Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queens University, Kingston