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Grégoire Daniel Cayen

Iqaluit, Nunavut
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Sarah Elisabeth Wormald, Jonathan Daniel Cayen, Joshua Gregory Neil Cayen, Adam Paul Wormald, Kaitlyn Giselle Wormald, Danielle Denise Wormald and Emilie Elisabeth Wormald
August 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 436

Arms of Grégoire Daniel Cayen

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Blazon

Arms

Or on a pile reversed throughout Azure a point pointed Argent charged with a cross flory Azure;

Crest

A walrus couchant guardant Or tusked Argent charged upon the shoulder with a fleur-de-lis Azure;

Motto

FAMILY • CHURCH • NORTH;


Symbolism

Arms

White and yellow are the colours of the flag of Nunavut, Mr. Cayen’s home. As a compass direction, the blue pointer alludes to the North; as a single arm of a Maltese cross, it alludes to Mr. Cayen’s volunteer activity with the Order of St. John. The cross fleury is a dual reminder of Mr. Cayen’s French heritage and his abiding Christian faith.

Crest

The walrus is a majestic creature which here represents the natural beauty and fortitude of the far north.

Motto

Not applicable.