Ann Meekitjuk Hanson

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Iqaluit, Nunavut
Grant of Arms and Supporters
June 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 146

Arms of Ann Meekitjuk Hanson
Arms of Ann Meekitjuk Hanson
 
Arms of Ann Meekitjuk Hanson

Arms of Ann Meekitjuk Hanson

Blazon

Purpure a qulliq Argent enflamed Or;

Symbolism

The qulliq, a seal oil lamp, is an important object of Inuit culture that appears in the coat of arms of Nunavut. It was traditionally kept by the women, and provided light, warmth, and a source of cooking and melting water. It is still used as a ceremonial item.

Crest

Blazon

Issuant from five purple saxifrage flowers, a rock ptarmigan wings elevated and addorsed proper;

Symbolism

The rock ptarmigan is the official bird of Nunavut, and the purple saxifrage is the official floral emblem, a sign of spring and a source of food. The five flowers indicate Commissioner Hanson’s five daughters. The ptarmigan also alludes to the martlet crest used by Hansons in the United States, and therefore to Mr. Hanson’s family heritage.

Motto

Blazon

CO-OPERATION ENHANCES PEACE (In English and in Inuktitut)

Symbolism

This indicates the importance that co-operation played in the survival of the Inuit in harsh natural conditions, a way of life that continues in the present-day approach to consensus government and administration.

Supporters

Blazon

Dexter the figure of Sedna proper vested Or queued Argent, sinister a ring seal proper, both issuant from barry wavy Purpure and Argent flanking a mount of tundra proper;

Symbolism

Sedna (Nuliajuq) is a famous creature from mythology around the circumpolar world, known as the sea ruler of the Arctic. The seal is important for Inuit life as a source of food, clothing, and oil. The tundra and stylized water represent the Arctic landscape and the importance of the ocean.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 8, 2008 in Volume 142, page 550 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Ann Meekitjuk HansonLetters patent granting heraldic emblems to Ann Meekitjuk Hanson

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Linda Nicholson

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Individual

Special Designation

Territorial Commissioner