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Kamloops, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Megan Laura Anna Noakes and to Amy Lynn Noakes
January 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 203
Arms of Donald James NoakesBlazonPer bend Gules and Or a quill pen bendwise Argent between in chief a unicorn’s head and in base a beaver’s head both erased respectant and counterchanged; SymbolismRed and gold were chosen by Dr. Noakes to indicate kindness, generosity and a willingness to share knowledge and experience with others. The unicorn is his favourite mythical animal and symbolizes his Scottish heritage; for Dr. Noakes, it also denotes courage and virtue. The beaver suggests hard work and perseverance, and represents Dr. Noakes’ engineering career. The quill honours his accomplishments as a scholar and as an author of educational materials. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of maple leaves, edelweiss and roses proper, a demi-salmon haurient Gules; SymbolismThe salmon honours Dr. Noakes’ contributions to fisheries sciences. The maple leaves represent his two daughters, while the edelweiss, the national flower of Austria, represents his wife’s heritage. The rose recalls his father’s English heritage. |
MottoBlazonLOYALTY • COURAGE • CHARACTER; SymbolismNot applicable |
Flag of Donald James NoakesBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Donald James NoakesBlazonA fountain charged with four pen nibs in saltire Or; SymbolismThe blue and white disc with pen nibs alludes to Dr. Noakes’ career in fisheries science and education. |
Differenced Arms for Megan Laura Anna Noakes, daughter of Donald James NoakesBlazonThe Arms of Donald James Noakes debruised of a three-point label Argent; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Amy Lynn Noakes, daughter of Donald James NoakesBlazonThe Arms of Donald James Noakes within a bordure Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 30, 2013 in Volume 147, page 2706 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |