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Boissevain, Manitoba
Grant of Arms
June 9, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 27
Arms of Evan James CasselmanBlazonArgent a bend wavy Sable between three mortarboards Azure; SymbolismThe mortarboards allude to Mr. Casselman’s profession as a teacher, and the three of them represent his children. The wavy central stripe recalls the immigration of Mr. Casselman’s ancestors to Canada by sea. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a Loyalist military coronet Or a demi-eagle displayed Sable gorged with a collar pendant therefrom a lamp Or enflamed Gules and holding in its beak crocuses and trillium flowers proper; SymbolismThe black eagle indicates Mr. Casselman’s German heritage. The trillium and prairie crocus refer to his province of birth, Ontario, and to his province of residence, Manitoba. The lamp of learning reinforces the educational symbolism of the arms and motto. The Loyalist military coronet is an indication of Mr. Casselman’s United Empire Loyalist heritage. |
MottoBlazonSCIRE EST VIVERE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “To know is to live”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 24, 2001 in Volume 135, page 937 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |