- The Governor General of Canada
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Faye Thomson
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Grant of Arms, with differences to Robyn Juliane Thomson Kacki, James Christopher Thomson Kacki, Charlotte Moon Thomson-Davidson and Cyrus James Thomson-Davidson
December 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 456
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a chevron issuant therefrom a demi-sun in splendour, in base a cat sejant holding a rose all Argent;
Crest
A doe Azure the underside of its tail Argent salient from a grassy mount Azure issuant from a coronet of snowflakes Argent;
Motto
THROUGH ARTISTRY UPLIFTING;
Differenced Arms for Robyn Juliane Thomson Kacki, child of Faye Thomson
The Arms of Faye Thomson within a double bordure Azure and Argent during her mother’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms;
Differenced Arms for James Christopher Thomson Kacki, child of Faye Thomson
The Arms of Faye Thomson within a double bordure its inner partition line embattled Azure and Argent;
Differenced Arms for Charlotte Moon Thomson-Davidson, grandchild of Faye Thomson
The Arms of Faye Thomson within a double bordure its inner partition line wavy Azure and Argent during her grandmother’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms;
Differenced Arms for Cyrus James Thomson-Davidson, grandchild of Faye Thomson
The Arms of Faye Thomson within a double bordure its inner partition line indented Azure and Argent;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue and white are the colours of the Scottish flag, indicating that many of Ms. Thomson’s ancestors were Scottish. The chevron represents the hill of Dunadd Hillfort, County Argyle, Scotland, where her ancestors’ farm was located. The rising sun symbolizes artistic vision and the potential of art to be uplifting, embodying sentiments shared by Ms. Thomson and her children in their practice of contemporary dance, and by her spouse James Kacki in his work in architecture. The cat symbolizes Julian of Norwich, a 14th century mystic often portrayed with a cat at her feet and with whom Ms. Thomson feels a special connection because of Lady Julian’s progressive ideas and philosophy. A quintessential English emblem, the rose honours the origins of Ms. Thomson’s spouse and of one of her grandfathers.
Crest
The doe alludes to Ms. Thomson’s home, where deer are seen every day, and to her family’s love of animals. The position of the doe conveys the image of a dancer leaping. The snowflake references the insignia of the Order of Canada, in which Ms. Thomson was invested in recognition for her contributions as a contemporary dancer, artistic director and teacher. The snowflake also represents Winnipeg, where Ms. Thomson lives, which is one of the coldest major cities in the world.
Motto
THROUGH ARTISTRY UPLIFTING.
Differenced Arms for Robyn Juliane Thomson Kacki, child of Faye Thomson
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for James Christopher Thomson Kacki, child of Faye Thomson
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Charlotte Moon Thomson-Davidson, grandchild of Faye Thomson
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Cyrus James Thomson-Davidson, grandchild of Faye Thomson
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
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
Katherine Golightly
Calligrapher
Luc Saucier
Recipient Information
Individual