- The Governor General of Canada
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Franco-Manitoban Flag
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Registration of a Flag
August 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 102
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Blazon
Flag
Argent a base per fess Or and Gules, overall to the dexter a seedling of four stems and leaves Vert;
Symbolism
Flag
The red band symbolizes the Red River, where the first Francophones in Manitoba settled. The yellow band represents the wheat that grows on these fertile lands, as well as the important role that agriculture has played in building Franco-Manitoban communities. The large white band evokes the wide plains dominating the Manitoban landscape. The plant, in the form of a stylized “F,” conveys a thriving and firmly rooted French-speaking community. This symbolism is based on a variety of publicly-available sources.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 23, 2019, in Volume 153, page 1079 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Cyril Parent (1980).
Painter
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Heritage Emblem