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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

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Blazon

Badge

An ulu Copper;


Symbolism

Badge

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.