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Rae-Edzo, Northwest Territories
Grant of Arms and Supporters
November 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 89
Arms of Daniel Joseph MarionBlazonArgent a caribou’s head caboshed, the antlers enclosing three fleurs-de-lis Gules; SymbolismThe fleurs-de-lis design is based on the arms adopted by the Marion family. The caribou is an animal of importance in the Northwest Territories. |
CrestBlazonFour Tlicho tipis Gules the poles Argent in front of a demi-caribou proper holding a sun in splendour Or; SymbolismThe tipis are borrowed from the flag of the Tlicho Nation. The caribou is an important animal in the Northwest Territories. The gold sun alludes to the idea of “the land of the midnight sun.” |
MottoBlazonNURTURE HOPE; SymbolismNot applicable |
SupportersBlazonTwo narwhals Or rising from barry crested Azure and Argent on either side of a rock proper; SymbolismThe narwhals allude to the crest of the Northwest Territories, of which Mr. Marion was the 13th Commissioner from 1999 to 2000. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 17, 2007 in Volume 141, page 587 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterCatherine Fitzpatrick CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual Special DesignationTerritorial Commissioner |