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Association des familles Nau
Brossard, Quebec
Grant of Arms
January 15, 1996
Vol. III, p. 64
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Blazon
Arms
Quarterly Azure and Vert a cross Argent between in the first and fourth quarters a bunch of grapes leaved and in the second and third quarters four ears of wheat also leaved all Or the cross surmounted by an open book Argent edged Or bound Gules;
Crest
On waves barry wavy Argent and Azure issuant from a coronet composed of a ring Or jeweled Azure heightened alternately with fleurs-de-lis Or and maple leaves Gules a sailing ship Or sails Argent flags Gules;
Motto
AIME ET VA;
Symbolism
Arms
The bunch of grapes symbolizes Turquant, in the Loire Valley, and Anjou, the wine country from where the family’s ancestor, François Nau, originated. The wheat sheaf represents agriculture, which from the beginning of colonization onwards occupied generations of Naus. The open book reflects the activities of numerous Naus. The central cross represents the inspiration for these activities.
Crest
The gold sailing ship with three white masts recalls the ocean crossing of François Nau from La Rochelle, as well as the numerous Nau sailors, wheelmen, pilots and captains originating from Deschambault and vicinity.
Motto
AIME ET VA “Love and go” (your way) expresses in a few words the realities and aspirations of the Nau family.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 23, 1996, in Volume 130, page 3279 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Joseph Naud and Auguste Vachon, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Hans Birk
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Family Association