Myra Freeman

Myra Freeman, ONS (born May 17, 1949) is a Canadian philanthropist, teacher, and the first female and Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.

Born Myra A. Holtzman in Saint John, New Brunswick, she graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education. In 1971, she started teaching with the Halifax Regional School Board until her appointment.

She was appointed Lieutenant Governor in 2000 by Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, on the advice of Jean Chrétien. She served as lieutenant governor until September 7, 2006.

Freeman and her husband, Larry, have three children: Daniel M. Freeman, Jonathan Freeman and Debra Freeman.

[edit] Honours

2007 - Awarded a Doctor of Civil Laws, from Acadia University.
2005 - Awarded a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from Cape Breton University.
2004 - Awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters from Mount Saint Vincent University.
2003 - Appointed Honorary Captain (Navy) in the Canadian Forces.
2001 - First recipient and first Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia.
2000 - Invested as a Dame of Justice and Vice Prior of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.