University of Ontario Institute of Technology

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Oshawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
July 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 458

Arms of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Arms of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Flag of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
 
Arms of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Arms of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Blazon

Argent an open book proper bound Azure, on a chief indented Azure a canoe inverted Argent;

Symbolism

Blue and white are the colours of the university. The open book indicates that this is an institute of higher education, and the upside-down canoe represents the name of the location of the university, Oshawa (meaning portage or carrying place). It also alludes to the idea of intellectual exploration. The division line represents energy, innovation and community.

Crest

Blazon

A falcon guardant wings addorsed and inverted Azure holding in its dexter claw a thunderbolt Argent;

Symbolism

The falcon represents leadership and persistence, and the thunderbolt emphasizes the importance of technology. By facing the viewer, the falcon represents seeing the world as it is and looking for ways to make a difference.

Motto

Blazon

COGITANDO ET AGENDO DUCEMUS;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase, meaning “By thinking and doing we shall lead”, was adopted by the university in 2003.

Supporters

Blazon

Two thoroughbred horses Azure crined and unguled Argent standing on a grassy mount set with trillium flowers proper;

Symbolism

The horses symbolize Windfield Farms, located directly to the north of the university, and which are famed for breeding champion race-horses. They are also an official symbol of Canada and represent excellence, energy and agility. The trillium flowers refer to Ontario.
Flag of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Flag of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on December 12, 2009 in Volume 143, page 3682 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the University of Ontario Institute of TechnologyLetters patent granting heraldic emblems to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Linda Nicholson

Calligrapher

Doris Wionzek

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
University