- The Governor General of Canada
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Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, British Columbia
Confirmation of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
August 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 332
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Blazon
Badge
A Javanese monkey sejant affronty Azure holding a billet Argent;
Symbolism
Badge
The monkey is a reference to Emily Carr’s pet, Woo, and therefore to the University’s namesake. The rectangle represents a piece of paper, a computer screen and hence multi-media as well as a mirror, referring to the idea that artists hold a mirror up to the world.