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Winnipeg, Manitoba
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Michelle Jennifer Clarke
July 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 316
Arms of James William ClarkeBlazonAzure a fess Argent charged with a frieze of triangles and triangles reversed Vert between three bison heads Argent; SymbolismThe blue colour represents bodies of water that are special to the family, such as the Red and Assiniboine rivers and the Gulf of Mexico in Florida. The bison is a symbol of Manitoba, where Mr. Clarke has lived for most of his life, and it is the mascot of the University of Manitoba, his alma mater. The pattern of triangles alludes to the logo of Mr. Clarke’s firm, Burrows Lumber, and represents coniferous and deciduous trees. |
CrestBlazonA lion rampant Azure holding a pine tree eradicated proper; SymbolismThe lion symbolizes the family’s English heritage, and its colouring connects it to the blue lions found on the coat of arms of Bournemouth, from which town the family originates. A pine tree also appears in the crest of Bournemouth, and its use here also refers to the lumber industry and to the family cottage in northwestern Ontario. |
MottoBlazonDILIGENTIA • INTEGRITAS • FORTITUDO; SymbolismThese three Latin words mean “Diligence, integrity, courage”. |
Flag of James William ClarkeBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of James William ClarkeBlazonA lion’s head erased Azure environed dexter by branches of pine and sinister by a spray of white heather proper; SymbolismThe lion’s head and the pine branches are based on the crest. The heather is an indication of the family’s Scottish heritage, especially the McIntyre ancestors of Mr. Clarke’s mother. White heather is the McIntyre family plant badge. |
Differenced Arms for Michelle Jennifer Clarke, daughter of James William ClarkeBlazonAzure on a fess between three bison heads Argent, a Canada goose volant proper; SymbolismThe Canada goose is found on the lakes on which Dr. Clarke and her husband row and is a reminder of her Canadian nationality. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2985 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |