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Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and Flag
April 20, 2007
Vol. V, p. 131

Arms of Simon Fraser University
Arms of Simon Fraser University Arms of Simon Fraser University

Arms of Simon Fraser University

Blazon

Quarterly, first and fourth Azure three fraises Argent, second and third Argent three antique crowns Gules, all within a bordure quarterly Argent and Gules, on a chief Gules three open books proper bound and edged Or;

Symbolism

The new grant of arms follows the original design, but with three books in the chief, symbolizing the university’s three campuses. The other elements are based on the arms of Fraser of Lovat, from whom the university’s namesake was descended, via the Frasers of Culbokie. The blue quarters with white “fraises” (i.e., strawberry flowers; the word is a pun on the name Fraser) are the basic Fraser arms, while the white quarters with red crowns are those of Lovat.

Motto of Simon Fraser University

Blazon

NOUS SOMMES PRÊTS;

Symbolism

This French sentence means “We are ready.” This is a variation of the traditional motto of the Clan Fraser and represents the way in which students and faculty are prepared for study, teaching and research.
Flag of Simon Fraser University Flag of Simon Fraser University

Flag of Simon Fraser University

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

Symbolism

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Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 6, 2007 in Volume 141, page 2826 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Simon Fraser University Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Simon Fraser University

Additional Information