Arms of Geraldine Van Bibber
Arms of Geraldine Van Bibber
Blazon
Per fess wavy Azure and Argent a bar gemel wavy counterchanged between in chief a sun in splendour Argent and in base a fireweed flower proper;
Symbolism
Blue, one of the Commissioner’s favourite colours, indicates the sky colour in Yukon, part of the Land of the Midnight Sun. The sun expresses a personality based in honesty, honour, kindness and laughter. The wavy bars represent the rivers in Yukon as well as never-ending life. The fireweed flower is the territorial floral emblem.
Crest of Geraldine Van Bibber
Blazon
A husky sejant guardant proper;
Symbolism
The husky is the crest of the territory. It represents strength and ability to withstand the harsh, cold environment of the North.
Motto of Geraldine Van Bibber
Blazon
LAUGHTER HEALS ALL;
Symbolism
Not applicable
Supporters of Geraldine Van Bibber
Blazon
Two caribou each gorged of a collar of Gwich’in beadwork, standing on a mound of snow proper set with trefoils Vert;
Symbolism
The Gwich’in life and culture have traditionally been based on the caribou herd of the Porcupine River area. Supporters, wearing Gwich’in beadwork, represent Ms. Van Bibber’s heritage and position as Commissioner of Yukon, serving the residents on behalf of Canada. The compartment alludes to her Irish heritage.
