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Coppermine Herald, Canadian Heraldic Authority

Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of a Badge of Office
June 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 503

Badge of Office of Coppermine Herald, Canadian Heraldic Authority
Badge of Office of Coppermine Herald, Canadian Heraldic Authority

Badge of Office of Coppermine Herald, Canadian Heraldic Authority

Blazon

An ulu Copper;

Symbolism

The ulu is a traditional Inuit knife that has existed for over 4000 years. It honours the northern people and land. Its copper colour refers to the title Coppermine Herald.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 29, 2005 in Volume 139, page 3450 of the Canada Gazette.
Vice Regal Warrant granting heraldic emblems to Coppermine Herald, Canadian Heraldic Authority Vice Regal Warrant granting heraldic emblems to Coppermine Herald, Canadian Heraldic Authority

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Catherine Fitzpatrick

Calligrapher

Nancy Ellis

Recipient Type

Civil Institution