Her Honour the Honourable Myra Freeman (born May 17, 1949) is a Canadian philanthropist, teacher, and the first female and Jewish Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. May 17 is the 137th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (138th in leap years). ... 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... A philanthropist is someone who devotes his or her time, money, or effort towards helping others. ... The word Jew (Hebrew: יהודי transliterated: Yehudi) is used in many ways, but generally refers to a follower of Judaism, a child of a Jewish mother, or someone of Jewish descent with a connection to Jewish culture or ethnicity; and often a combination of these attributes. ... A Lieutenant Governor is a government official who is the subordinate or deputy of a Governor or Governor-General. ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (One defends and the other conquers) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant-Governor Myra Freeman Premier John Hamm (PC) Area 55,283 km² (12th) • Land 53,338 km² • Water 1,946 km² (3. ...

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. Saint John is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick and the oldest incorporated city in Canada. ... Dalhousie University is a university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. ... 1971 is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ...

She was appointed Lieutenant Governor in 2000 by Jean Chrétien. This article is about the year 2000. ... The Right Honourable Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien, PC, QC, BA, LL.L, LL.D (born January 11, 1934) was the twentieth Prime Minister of Canada, serving from November 4, 1993, to December 12, 2003. ...

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

Honours

• 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.