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Nathan Carl Brinklow
Deseronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
July 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 194
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Blazon
Arms
Azure fretty Or and semé of snowflakes Argent;
Motto
SKÉN:NEN TSI TEWAKWEKÓN:HAK;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue refers to the Bay of Quinte, near where Mr. Brinklow grew up as a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. The fretted pattern alludes to his beliefs that all human beings are interconnected, and that our relationships with others and all of creation are of vital importance. It also refers to his interest in traditional basket weaving and other Indigenous art forms. The snowflakes symbolize his name in Mohawk, Thanyehténhas, meaning “He comes bringing snow.”
The kahstó:wa is a ceremonial headdress worn by men as an indication of citizenship in the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. The three upright eagle feathers indicate the Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawk), the nation of which Mr. Brinklow is a member.
Motto
Meaning “Let us continue together in peace,” this Kanyen’kéha (Mohawk) phrase represents Mr. Brinklow’s belief that we are stronger when working together.