Arms of the Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
Arms of the Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
Blazon
Gules a falcon proper belled Or between in chief two open books Argent lettered with the incipit on the dexter being ARTES and on the sinister SCIENTIA in letters Sable and in base a trillium proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The books symbolize knowledge and indicate that the College is a centre of learning. The Latin words ARTES and SCIENTIA mean “arts” and “science” respectively, thus referring to the name and mandate of the college. The falcon represents the “hawk” element of the word “Mohawk” in the College’s name. The trillium is the floral emblem of Ontario, where the College is located.
Crest of the Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
Blazon
An elk’s head caboshed Or, its antlers environing a trillium Gules;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The moose (“elk” in the blazon) alludes to one of the supporters of the arms of Ontario. The trillium repeats the symbolism of the Arms, with its colouring in red alluding to Canada.
Motto of the Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
Blazon
SCIENTIA OPUS OMNIUM;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Science is the work of all.”
