- The Governor General of Canada
The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Northwest Territories
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Registration of a Flag
November 15, 2010
Vol. VI, p. 10
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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.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 12, 2011, in Volume 145, page 3514 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert Bessant.
Painter
* Not available / Non disponible
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Provincial & Territorial (General)
The Flag was adopted by the Flag Ordinance (O.N.W.T 1971, c. 4), assented on 18 February 1971.