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Northwest Territories

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Registration of a Flag
November 15, 2010
Vol. VI, p. 10

Flag of the Northwest Territories

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Blazon

Flag

Azure on a Canadian pale Argent an escutcheon of the Arms of the Northwest Territories;


Symbolism

Flag

The blue represents the lakes and waters of the Northwest Territories, while the white symbolizes ice and snow. The placement of the territorial arms on a Canadian pale between two blue panels echoes the design of the National Flag of Canada.