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Sainte-Julie, Quebec
Grant of Arms, with differences to Roch Dumont, Valérie Dumont, Geneviève Dumont, Nathan Rivet, Louis Guillaume, Magalie Viens, Maxime Viens, Manolo Viens and Malik Viens
September 20, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 119
Arms of Gérardine BouletteBlazonSable three bezants within a double tressure set with ears of wheat Or; SymbolismFor Ms. Boulette, the double wheat tressure represents agricultural work, the paths of life, and railway tracks, the latter a reference to her late husband’s work for the Canadian Pacific Railway. The discs make a reference to the family name (boulette meaning “pellet” or a small ball in French). Their number refers to her three children and underlines their importance in her life. Black symbolizes acquired wisdom, the land cleared by her ancestors and the hardships of life, as well as the memory of dear ones departed. Gold symbolizes life, light, goals to attain and the importance of maintaining hope at all times. |
CrestBlazonA dove rising holding in its beak a bouquet of tulips and perched on an open book lying flat proper; SymbolismThe dove, a symbol of faith and of life, represents for Ms. Boulette hope in spite of the loss of a loved one. The tulip, an indication of the arrival of spring, is her favourite flower. The book symbolizes her family’s history, past and present. It also alludes to Ms. Boulette’s belief in the importance of learning and to her love of reading. |
MottoBlazonSÉRÉNITÉ • COURAGE • SAGESSE; SymbolismThese French words mean “Serenity, courage, wisdom.” |
Differenced Arms for Roch Dumont, child of Gérardine BouletteBlazonThe Arms of Gérardine Boulette debruised of a three-point label Argent during his mother’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following her death; SymbolismThe label indicates that he is the eldest child and will inherit the arms of his mother. |
Differenced Arms for Valérie Dumont, child of Gérardine BouletteBlazonThe Arms of Gérardine Boulette Azure instead of Sable; SymbolismThe change of colour indicates her branch of the family. |
Differenced Arms for Geneviève Dumont, child of Gérardine BouletteBlazonThe Arms of Gérardine Boulette with Gules instead of Sable; SymbolismThe change of colour indicates her branch of the family. |
Differenced Arms for Nathan Rivet, grandchild of Gérardine BouletteBlazonThe Arms of Valérie Dumont debruised of a three-point label Argent during his mother’s lifetime; SymbolismThe label indicates that he is the eldest child and will inherit the arms of his mother Valérie Dumont. |
Differenced Arms for Louis Guillaume, grandchild of Gérardine BouletteBlazonThe Arms of Valérie Dumont debruised of a pile reversed Or charged with a fleur-de-lis Azure; SymbolismThe fleur-de-lis, a symbol of royal France since the reign of Louis VII, underlines his name and his French origins. |
Differended Arms for Magalie Viens, grandchild of Gérardine BouletteBlazonThe Arms of Geneviève Dumont debruised of a three-point label Argent during her mother’s lifetime; SymbolismThe label indicates that she is the eldest child and will inherit the arms of her mother Geneviève Dumont. |
Differenced Arms for Maxime Viens, grandchild of Gérardine BouletteBlazonThe Arms of Geneviève Dumont debruised of a pile reversed Or charged with an open book Gules; SymbolismThe book indicates his love of reading. |
Differenced Arms for Manolo Viens, grandchild of Gérardine BouletteBlazonThe Arms of Geneviève Dumont debruised of a pile reversed Or charged with a mallet Gules; SymbolismThe mallet indicates his interest in construction. |
Differenced Arms for Malik Viens, grandchild of Gérardine BouletteBlazonThe Arms of Geneviève Dumont debruised of a pile reversed Or charged with a coronet flory Gules; SymbolismThe coronet refers to his first name, which means “king” in Arabic. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1080 of the Canada Gazette.      |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, and Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |