Arms of the College of the Rockies
Arms of the College of the Rockies
Blazon
Per fess wavy Azure and Vert a bar wavy thereon a Kootenai canoe Argent on a chief dancetty Bleu celeste edged Argent an open book also Argent bound Azure;
Symbolism
The blue, green and white colours are the institution’s official colours. The peaks are based on the College’s former emblem representing the Rocky Mountains. The Kootenai canoe honours the institution’s relationship with the Kootenais who were the first inhabitants of the region in which the College is located. The wavy bars indicate that the College is located near water. The book of learning symbolizes the educational mission of the College.
Motto of the College of the Rockies
Blazon
AD CULMINA;
Symbolism
This means “To the summits” and is a play on both the armorial design and the College’s name.
