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Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada)

Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms and Supporters
August 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 633

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Blazon

Arms

Per chevron Argent and Gules, in chief the Royal Crown between two lacrosse-hockey sticks proper each entwined by a serpent Gules, and in base a winged man affronty arms and wings elevated Or between two open books Argent;

Crest

On a grassy mount proper, a beaver sejant Or holding in its claws a human spine Argent;

Supporters

Two moose Argent attired and unguled Or each charged on the shoulder with a bezant fimbriated Sable surcharged with a maple leaf Gules, both standing on a rocky mount set with four maple leaves and issuant from a grassy mount proper;

Motto

SALUS ATHLETÆ SUPREMA LEX;

Symbolism

Arms

The winged man, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man embodying ideal human proportions, is an iconic emblem of the chiropractic profession. The books and hockey/lacrosse sticks symbolize the other two main focuses of the institution, which are education and sports. The sticks, displayed similarly to rods of Aesculapius, are also a reference to the medical profession, since the College trains doctors of chiropractic. The Royal Crown indicates that the College received Royal designation from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in 2010.

Crest

The official animal of Canada, the beaver is a smart, hard-working and social creature. The spinal cord represents one of the most recognizable objects of study and treatment of chiropractors.

Supporters

The moose, another well-known Canadian animal, is a powerful swimmer and a long-distance traveller that can adapt to many different types of terrains. The maple leaves symbolize Canada, with the four on the ground honouring in particular the founding members of the College.

Motto

This Latin phrase means “The well-being of the athlete is the most important law”.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 25, 2017, in Volume 151, page 1302 of the Canada Gazette.

Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) and Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
David Farrar

Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione

Recipient Information

Civil Institution
Learned Society & Professional Organization