Arms of the Société généalogique canadienne-française
Arms of the Société généalogique canadienne-française
Blazon
Vert a maple tree Or eradicated Argent;
Symbolism
The arms were created by the late Father Julien Déziel in 1943. The colour green was chosen because it is associated with life and spring, therefore with renewal and hope, values that are important to the Société. The tree is the most recognizable genealogical symbol, and the maple tree was chosen to identify the Society as French-Canadian.
Motto of the Société généalogique canadienne-française
Blazon
GENERATIO RECTORUM BENEDICETUR;
Symbolism
GENERATIO RECTORUM BENEDICETUR, meaning “The generation of the righteous shall be blessed,” is taken from Psalm 111:2 of the Vulgate Bible.
