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Association des LeBlanc
Shediac, New Brunswick
Grant of Arms
August 15, 1995
Vol. III, p. 29
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Blazon
Arms
Per saltire first and fourth barry wavy Argent and Azure in chief a star in base an ancient barque in full sail flying a pennon all Or second and third Gules dexter a lily flower Argent sinister a garb of five stalks Or;
Motto
UT FRUCTUM PLUS AFFERAT;
Symbolism
Arms
The colours allude to those of the flag of Acadia. The wavy bars symbolize the ocean that was crossed by the first ancestor of the LeBlancs and also refer to the many voyages undertaken by the descendents of this family, notable during the Acadian deportation. The reference to the ocean is also an allusion to Port Royal (now Annapolis Royal), a settlement central to the first immigrants of the LeBlanc family, Daniel LeBlanc and Françoise Gaudet (married in 1650) and the history of Canada. The gold star and the ancient sailing vessel were adopted as official symbols of the Acadian people at the National Convention of Acadians at Miscouche in 1884. The star represents the patron saint of Acadians, Our Lady of the Assumption. The garb of wheat honours the occupation of Daniel LeBlanc, a farmer, and the ears of wheat are a reference to his five sons. The garden lily plays a dual purpose: it recalls the French origins of the LeBlanc family, and the flower’s white colour connects to the name LeBlanc.
Motto
This means “That it may bring forth more fruit” and is taken from John 15:2.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 23, 1996, in Volume 129, page 3278 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert Pichette, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Judith Bainbridge
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Family Association