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Winnipeg, Manitoba
Registration of a Flag
August 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 102
Franco-Manitoban FlagBlazonArgent a base per fess Or and Gules, overall to the dexter a seedling of four stems and leaves Vert; SymbolismThe red band symbolizes the Red River, where the first Francophones in Manitoba settled. The yellow band represents the wheat that grows on these fertile lands, as well as the important role that agriculture has played in building Franco-Manitoban communities. The large white band evokes the wide plains dominating the Manitoban landscape. The plant, in the form of a stylized “F,” conveys a thriving and firmly rooted French-speaking community. This symbolism is based on a variety of publicly-available sources. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1079 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Cyril Parent (1980). PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeHeritage Emblem |