- The Governor General of Canada
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Anna Grazyna Biolik
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
April 15, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 206
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Blazon
Arms
Gules a lymphad between three maple leaves Argent;
Crest
A demi stag Argent attired, unguled, and gorged with a collar Gules pendent therefrom a torteau charged with a miner's hammer and chisel in saltire Argent;
Motto
(in Polish);
Symbolism
Arms
The colours are the national colours of Poland and Canada, Dr. Biolik’s birthplace and adopted home. The Korab, or antique galley, is the traditional Polish clan emblem associated with her family. Dr. Biolik’s many contributions to Canada are celebrated through the maple leaves.
Crest
The stag is Dr. Biolik’s favourite animal. The mining hammer and chisel represent her family’s links with mining in Silesia.
Motto
This Polish phrase means “Faith hope love”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on February 22, 2003, in Volume 137, page 519 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Authority
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Individual