Myra Ava Freeman CM ONS MSM CD (born May 17, 1949) is a Canadian philanthropist, teacher, the 29th and first female Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.
Freeman was born Myra Ava Holtzman in Saint John, New Brunswick, the daughter of Anne Golda (Freedman), a homemaker, and Harry Holtzman, a businessman.
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.
In her childhood, Freeman was a member of the Girl Guides of Canada, participating in Guiding youth programs.