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Richmond, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
May 15, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 724
Arms of British Columbia Genealogical SocietyBlazonAzure on a pile reversed Argent between two keys wards in base above two bars wavy Or, a Douglas fir eradicated Azure; SymbolismBlue, white and gold are the emblematic colours of the British Columbia Genealogical Society. The waves represent the many rivers and lakes of British Columbia, as well as the surrounding sea. The white triangle evokes the mountains of the province. The keys are found in the current emblem of the Society and are modelled after an 18th century key from the time that Captain George Vancouver explored and mapped areas of British Columbia. They symbolize the idea of unlocking the past and unlocking knowledge. The Douglas Fir is the iconic tree of British Columbia. It also alludes to a family tree. |
MottoBlazonFINDING THE KEYS TO OUR PAST; SymbolismThis phrase reinforces the symbolism of the keys in the arms, and highlights the society’s aim to research and preserve British Columbia’s genealogical heritage. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 31, 2018 in Volume 152, page 895 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeCivil Institution |