Arms of Daniel Joseph Marion
Arms of Daniel Joseph Marion
Blazon
Argent a caribou’s head caboshed, the antlers enclosing three fleurs-de-lis Gules;
Symbolism
The fleurs-de-lis design is based on the arms adopted by the Marion family. The caribou is an animal of importance in the Northwest Territories.
Crest of Daniel Joseph Marion
Blazon
Four Tlicho tipis Gules the poles Argent in front of a demi-caribou proper holding a sun in splendour Or;
Symbolism
The tipis are borrowed from the flag of the Tlicho Nation. The caribou is an important animal in the Northwest Territories. The gold sun alludes to the idea of “the land of the midnight sun.”
Motto of Daniel Joseph Marion
Blazon
NURTURE HOPE;
Symbolism
Not applicable
Supporters of Daniel Joseph Marion
Blazon
Two narwhals Or rising from barry crested Azure and Argent on either side of a rock proper;
Symbolism
The narwhals allude to the crest of the Northwest Territories, of which Mr. Marion was the 13th Commissioner from 1999 to 2000.
