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Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badges
November 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 132
Arms of Ramanbir Singh NayyarBlazonGules five torches enflamed bases inward, on a pile reversed Or a Canadian horse’s head couped Sable; SymbolismGold stands for saffron, an emblematic colour of India, Mr. Nayyar’s birthplace. Red represents Canada, where he immigrated to as a child. The triangle evokes the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, his home province. Its curved base alludes to a shuttlecock, and, thus, to his career in badminton. As a symbol of enlightenment, the torch refers to his lifelong dedication to teaching. As a symbol of the Olympics, it indicates that he has been head coach for the Canadian Badminton Team. The multiplicity of torches represents the many young athletes he has helped to shape, while the flames symbolize the passion that inspires athletes and teachers alike. The Canadian horse embodies the melding of Mr. Nayyar’s Canadian and Indian heritage, since this breed is Canada’s national horse and a horse figures on the emblem used by his family in India. |
CrestBlazonA dastar affronty Or charged with a ram’s horn Sable and issuant from a coronet of khanda swords in saltire Gules; SymbolismThe turban and the khanda represent Mr. Nayyar’s faith, Sikhism. The two crossed khandas are taken from his family emblem. The crown refers to the public role played by his ancestors in India. The ram’s horn alludes to his love of music and to the diminutive name by which he is best known, Ram. |
MottoBlazonSTAND FEARLESS AND SERENE; SymbolismThis phrase highlights Mr. Nayyar’s ability to find serenity in chaotic situations and to convey it to others in crisis. |
Flag of Ramanbir Singh NayyarBlazonOr a pile reversed Gules, overall a roundel of the Arms; SymbolismThe circle alludes to the kara, the bracelet worn by Sikhs to remind them that God is infinite. For Mr. Nayyar, it also symbolizes equality and fulfilment. The other elements repeat the symbolism of the Arms. |
Badge of Ramanbir Singh NayyarBlazonTwo Steller’s jay feathers in saltire proper surmounted by a tiger’s face ensigned by a ram’s horn Or; SymbolismThe blue quills represent Mr. Nayyar’s home province, British Columbia, as the Steller’s jay is the provincial bird. The tiger is taken from the emblem used by his family in India and commemorates the story of his great-grandfather who survived a tiger attack. The horn repeats the symbolism of the Crest. |
Badge of Ramanbir Singh NayyarBlazonTwo snow goose feathers in saltire proper surmounted by a Canadian horse courant ensigned by a ram’s horn Sable; SymbolismThe snow goose quills represent Mr. Nayyar’s love of writing. As feathers were traditionally used in the making of shuttlecocks, they also allude to his career in badminton. The cantering horse embodies strength, speed and endurance, highlighting his love of sports and travel. The horn repeats the symbolism of the Crest. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Fabienne Fusade, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |