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Shippagan, New Brunswick
Grant of Arms and Flag
July 25, 1991
Vol. II, p. 112
Arms of l'Association des RobichaudBlazonGules a three-masted ship Or pennons flying and in full sail Argent on in base water barry wavy Argent and Azure and in chief a mullet between two fleurs-de-lis all Or; SymbolismThe red and gold are taken from the arms of Charles de Menou d’Aulnay, Governor of Acadia. The schooner symbolizes the journey by sea of the first Robichaud from Poitou and the subsequent evolution of the family in a maritime setting. The gold star is a famous symbol of the Acadians. The fleurs-de-lis represents France, the homeland of the Robichaud ancestors. |
CrestBlazonAn anchor in bend sinister Or charged on its shank with a compass rose Azure; SymbolismThe anchor represents the maritime home and history of the Robichaud family, and the idea of hope. The compass rose represents the dispersion of the Robichauds around the world as well as their return to Acadia. |
MottoBlazonCONTRE VENTS ET MARÉES, meaning "Against winds and tides"; SymbolismMeaning “Against winds and tides”, refers to the ship in the arms and to the survival of the family through many changes and troubles in its history. |
Flag of l'Association des RobichaudBlazonA banner of the Arms; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on August 10, 1991 in Volume 125, page 2568 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Auguste Vachon, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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