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Thunder Bay, Ontario
Registration of Arms
August 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 412
Arms of the Lakehead District Roman Catholic Separate School BoardBlazonPer chevron wavy Vert and barry wavy Argent and Azure, its apex terminating in a Latin cross between two escallops Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The blue and white wavy bands represent the waters of Thunder Bay on Lake Superior, and the green, the forested area of the region where the school board is located. The cross indicates that this is a Catholic school board. The scallop is a symbol of pilgrimage. |
CrestBlazonAn open book Argent bound and with each page charged with a torch Gules inflamed proper; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The book is a symbol of learning and likely also represents the Bible. Torches are often used as references to education and enlightenment. |
MottoBlazonCHRISTIAN LIVING THROUGH LEARNING; SymbolismCHRISTIAN LIVING THROUGH LEARNING. |
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 the College of Arms, London. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 22 June 1971. |