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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badges
October 2, 2006
Vol. V, p. 70
Arms of Richelieu InternationalBlazonArgent three chevronels Gules overall a tressure flory Azure; SymbolismThe three chevrons allude to the coat of arms of Cardinal Richelieu. For Richelieu International, the name Richelieu refers to the famous “Maison Richelieu,” founded by the Duchesse d’Aiguillon in Quebec City in the 17th century at the request and expense of Cardinal Richelieu; the mission of this house was to see to the needs of underprivileged children and the orphans of New France’s soldiers and colonists. The tressure, made up of fleurs-de-lis, represents Richelieu International and its defence of the French fact, as well as its promotion of respect for language and culture in the worldwide francophone community. |
CrestBlazonTwo arms embowed and interlaced, that to the dexter Gules, that to the sinister Azure; SymbolismThe two interlaced arms represent the voluntarist characteristic of Richelieu International’s community involvement. Richelieu International strives to ensure the full development of its members and to promote francophone culture through social, cultural and humanitarian actions. |
MottoBlazonPAIX ET FRATERNITÉ; SymbolismMeaning “Peace and fellowship”. |
SupportersBlazonTwo Arctic terns wings displayed and inverted proper each supporting a gonfanon as described below and standing on a mound of maple leaves Or and tulips Argent slipped Vert; SymbolismThe two Arctic terns, known for their long migration to the Antarctic, represent Richelieu International’s presence in the international francophone community. The maple leaves symbolize the fact that the movement took shape in Canada, and the tulips represent the fact that the Club’s first chapter was created in Ottawa in 1945. |
Flag of Richelieu InternationalBlazonArgent in hoist three pallets Gules, overall a tressure flory Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Gonfanon of Richelieu InternationalBlazonA gonfanon Azure charged with the monogram RI within a circle of fleurs-de-lis Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Richelieu InternationalBlazonAn Arctic tern rising proper; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Richelieu InternationalBlazonThe monogram RI within a circle of fleurs-de-lis Azure; SymbolismThe monogram “RI” refers to the organization’s name. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 18, 2006 in Volume 140, page 3688 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Karine Constantineau, Miramichi Herald, and François Payeur, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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