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Winnipeg, Manitoba
Registration of Arms
August 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 166
Arms of The University of Manitoba, Faculty of MedicineBlazonVert a torch Or enflamed proper entwined of a serpent Or, on a chief Argent a cross Gules surmounted of an open book Argent bound and edged Sable; SymbolismThe green shield and the cross of St. George in chief are based on the arms of the province of Manitoba. The snake entwining the torch makes a reference to the rod of Aesculapius, a medical symbol. The torch and the open book are both symbols of education. |
CrestBlazonA bison courant on a grassy mount proper; SymbolismThe bison is taken from the provincial arms. |
MottoBlazonFIAT LUX; SymbolismThis Latin phrase, meaning “Let there be light” (Gen. 1:3), refers to the torch in the Arms. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 8, 2008 in Volume 142, page 550 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not applicable PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 18 March 1983. |