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Charlesbourg, Quebec
Grant of Arms
November 15, 2005
Vol. V, p. 6
Arms of L’Association des Martel d’AmériqueBlazonOr on a bend between two hammers sable, an ancient ship under full sail Or; SymbolismFor L’Association des Martel d’Amérique, the yellow colour means strength, faith, justice and constancy, while black symbolizes humility. The ship recalls the mode of transport by which the first Martels arrived at Quebec. For them, the ship was a symbol of hope and security. The full sails represent the self-assurance and valour that characterized the ancestors of the Martel family. The hammers, the yellow and black colours as well as the diagonal band are the components of the arms of the Martels of Dauphiné, the place of origin of the majority of Martels in Canada. |
MottoBlazonDÉFENDS TES DROITS; SymbolismMeaning “Defend your rights”, this phrase recalls the arduous battle waged by the ancestors of the Martels to protect their lands and the few goods they had on their arrival in North America. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on July 8, 2006 in Volume 140, page 2040 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Louise Martel and Jean-Marie Martel, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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