- The Governor General of Canada
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Kennith James Robertson
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badges, with differences to Christopher David Robertson, Ethan Lucas Robertson and Emma Michaela Robertson
December 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 335
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Blazon
Arms
Per bend angled Or and Argent, in chief a magpie volant enarched Sable its wingtips Argent, in base a sockeye salmon embowed contourné Gules;
Crest
A bear passant guardant Gules holding two Steller’s jay feathers in saltire proper and in front of the stump of a western red cedar tree sprouting Or;
Motto
TMICW ELL K̓WSÉLTKTEN;
Flag
A banner of the Arms, adextré Gules two bear paw prints Or;
Badge
A sea-bear Gules finned Or winged Sable its wingtips Argent, holding two twigs of western red cedar in saltire Or;
Badge
A western red cedar tree eradicated Gules charged with two bear paw prints in pale Or;
Badge
Four bear paw prints in annulus respectively Argent Or Gules and Sable;
Differenced Arms for Christopher David Robertson, child of Kennith James Robertson
The Arms of Kennith James Robertson within a bordure Azure during his father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms;
Differenced Arms for Ethan Lucas Robertson, child of Kennith James Robertson
The Arms of Kennith James Robertson within a bordure per bend Argent and Azure;
Differenced Arms for Emma Michaela Robertson, child of Kennith James Robertson
The Arms of Kennith James Robertson within a bordure compony Argent and Azure;
Symbolism
Arms
White, yellow, red and black represent the four sacred directions in Indigenous cultures. They highlight Mr. Robertson’s background and his involvement as chair of the Four Directions Autism support group. The angled line alludes to mountains, symbolizing the Rockies, where he grew up and has his family home. The magpie is his personal emblem. The sockeye salmon, an important food resource for both humans and wildlife, is found in the South Thompson River, which crosses the homeland of the Neskonlith Indian Band to which Mr. Robertson belongs. The two animals move in a circle, a symbol of unity and gathering, and a reminder of Mr. Robertson’s work in promoting inclusion and mental health.
Crest
The bear embodies the Cinnamon Bear clan, to which Mr. Robertson belongs, as well as his spirit name Skylux, meaning “bear cubs” in Secwepemctsin. The tree trunk alludes to timber, a natural resource found on the Neskonlith land. The sprouting sprigs and leaves symbolize the resilience of nature. The Steller’s jay is the official bird of British Columbia, Mr. Robertson’s native province. The number of feathers indicate that he is one of a pair of identical twins.
Motto
Meaning “Land and family” (“land” being understood here as “home”), this phrase is in Secwepemctsin, a Salishan language of British Columbia.
Flag
The two bear paw prints represent Mr. Robertson’s spirit name Skylux (“bear cubs”), the Cinnamon Bear clan, as well as him and his twin brother. The symbolism of the Arms is explained elsewhere in this document.
Badge
The winged sea-bear embodies the harmonious blend of the natural elements and the deep connection that bears have with them. The cedar twigs, wings and fish tail symbolize the land, sky and rivers respectively.
Badge
The western red cedar is the official tree of British Columbia. The symbolism of the bear paw prints is explained elsewhere in this document.
Badge
The number, placement and colours of the bear paw prints allude to the four sacred directions in Indigenous cultures. The symbolism of the bear paw prints and of the circle are explained elsewhere in this document.
Differenced Arms for Christopher David Robertson, child of Kennith James Robertson
The colour blue is taken from the flag of El Salvador, marking his maternal cultural heritage.
Differenced Arms for Ethan Lucas Robertson, child of Kennith James Robertson
Blue and white are the colours of the national flag of El Salvador, marking his maternal cultural heritage.
Differenced Arms for Emma Michaela Robertson, child of Kennith James Robertson
Blue and white are the colours of the national flag of El Salvador, marking his maternal cultural heritage.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Fabienne Fusade, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard
Recipient Information
Individual