- The Governor General of Canada
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Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology (also known as Collège Algonquin des arts appliqués et de technologie)
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flags and Badge
May 15, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 727
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Blazon
Arms
Vert a sprig of white cedar between in each corner a lightning bolt Argent;
Crest
A thunderbird displayed Argent embellished Vert perched on tree roots proper;
Supporters
Two wolves Argent standing on the Algonquin College wampum proper;
Motto
CARING • LEARNING • INTEGRITY • RESPECT;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Flag
A guidon, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Crest;
Flag
A gonfanon of the Arms with three tails Vert;
Badge
A lozenge Vert charged with a lightning bolt Argent and edged by four representations of the Algonquin College wampum proper;
Symbolism
Arms
Green and white, and the lightning bolt, have long been the colours and symbol of Algonquin College. Lightning, a dramatic natural phenomenon, symbolizes the spark of inspiration, as well as innovation and transformation. The sprig of white cedar, a hardy tree native to northeastern North America, represents the richness of nature as well as its medicinal and utilitarian properties. As an evergreen, it is also a symbol of resilience and longevity; moreover, the College’s first emblem included an evergreen tree in reference to the logging history of the Ottawa Valley.
Crest
The thunderbird, able to cause thunderstorms and lightning by a flap of its wings, commemorates the fact that the College was established on Algonquin land. A benevolent spirit and a source of wisdom, it represents Algonquin College’s quest to create and share knowledge. The twisted roots on which it stands reinforce the image of the thunderbird as a protector of humankind. They also refer to the roots of learning for the College’s students.
Supporters
The wolf symbolizes leadership. The wampum, interlaced with the motto scroll, was offered in 2017 to Algonquin College by its students. It represents the College’s past and future, a shared understanding and direction, and the idea of working together to care for students, faculty and staff.
Motto
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Flag
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Flag
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Badge
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Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 31, 2018, in Volume 152, page 895 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
David Farrar
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Educational