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University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Oshawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
July 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 458
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Blazon
Arms
Argent an open book proper bound Azure, on a chief indented Azure a canoe inverted Argent;
Crest
A falcon guardant wings addorsed and inverted Azure holding in its dexter claw a thunderbolt Argent;
Supporters
Two thoroughbred horses Azure crined and unguled Argent standing on a grassy mount set with trillium flowers proper;
Motto
COGITANDO ET AGENDO DUCEMUS;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue and white are the colours of the university. The open book indicates that this is an institute of higher education, and the upside-down canoe represents the name of the location of the university, Oshawa (meaning portage or carrying place). It also alludes to the idea of intellectual exploration. The division line represents energy, innovation and community.
Crest
The falcon represents leadership and persistence, and the thunderbolt emphasizes the importance of technology. By facing the viewer, the falcon represents seeing the world as it is and looking for ways to make a difference.
Supporters
The horses symbolize Windfield Farms, located directly to the north of the university, and which are famed for breeding champion race-horses. They are also an official symbol of Canada and represent excellence, energy and agility. The trillium flowers refer to Ontario.
Motto
This Latin phrase, meaning “By thinking and doing we shall lead”, was adopted by the university in 2003.