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Sainte-Foy, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Flag
September 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 60
Arms of the Société de Généalogie de QuébecBlazonVert a tree eradicated Or, a chief per fess embattled Azure and Argent; SymbolismThe colour green represents youth, strength and the open spaces of Quebec. The tree symbolizes family and ancestors. The blue of the upper portion represents the sky and the sea beyond the ramparts. The embattled line refers to Quebec City and its ramparts. |
MottoBlazonFAIRE REVIVRE; SymbolismMeaning “To regenerate”. |
Flag of the Société de Généalogie de QuébecBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 17, 2007 in Volume 141, page 586 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Société de généalogie de Québec, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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