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Lakehead District Roman Catholic Separate School Board
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Registration of Arms
August 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 412
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Blazon
Arms
Per chevron wavy Vert and barry wavy Argent and Azure, its apex terminating in a Latin cross between two escallops Or;
Crest
An open book Argent bound and with each page charged with a torch Gules inflamed proper;
Motto
CHRISTIAN LIVING THROUGH LEARNING;
Symbolism
Arms
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The blue and white wavy bands represent the waters of Thunder Bay on Lake Superior, and the green, the forested area of the region where the school board is located. The cross indicates that this is a Catholic school board. The scallop is a symbol of pilgrimage.
Crest
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The book is a symbol of learning and likely also represents the Bible. Torches are often used as references to education and enlightenment.
Motto
CHRISTIAN LIVING THROUGH LEARNING.
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 the College of Arms, London.
Painter
Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Educational
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 22 June 1971.