University of the Fraser Valley

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Abbotsford, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
April 20, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 716

Arms of the University of the Fraser Valley
Arms of the University of the Fraser Valley
Flag of the University of the Fraser Valley
Badge of the University of the Fraser Valley
 
Arms of the University of the Fraser Valley

Arms of the University of the Fraser Valley

Blazon

Argent on a pile between two vines leaved Vert, a hummingbird hovering Or;

Symbolism

Green and white are the university’s colours. The vines are used in the university’s wordmark and allude to the idea of education as a form of nurturing, growth and transformation. The triangular shape evokes a valley, and the hummingbird is a local species.

Crest

Blazon

Issuant from a Sto:lo canoe proper, a vine of three leaves Vert surmounted by two Sto:lo paddles in saltire Or;

Symbolism

The canoe and paddles refer to the Sto:lo territory on which the university is located, and the university’s relationship with local First Nations. It also presents the idea of going on a journey as a metaphor for education. The vines repeat the symbolism of the shield.

Motto

Blazon

IYAQÁWTXW;

Symbolism

This word, meaning “House of transformation” in the Halq’eméylem language, refers to the mandate of the university as a place of intellectual and character transformation.

Supporters

Blazon

Two great blue herons proper standing on a grassy mount Vert issuant from barry wavy Argent and Vert charged with a sturgeon proper;

Symbolism

The great blue herons and the sturgeon are features of local wildlife. The base on which they stand alludes to the land and water of the Fraser Valley.
Flag of the University of the Fraser Valley

Flag of the University of the Fraser Valley

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge of the University of the Fraser Valley

Badge of the University of the Fraser Valley

Blazon

A Sto:lo canoe Vert ensigned by a hummingbird hovering Or;

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 March 31, 2018 in Volume 152, page 894 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the University of the Fraser Valley

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

David Farrar

Calligrapher

Doris Wionzek

Recipient Type

Civil Institution