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Whitehorse, Yukon
Grant of Arms and Supporters
June 5, 1992
Vol. II, p. 174
Arms of John Kenneth McKinnonBlazonOr a raven-wolf (the upper portions being a raven Sable the lower portions a wolf Vert) gorged with an antique crown Gules the rim and spikes fimbriated Argent and garnished of bezants and grasping with the dexter talon two flashes of lightning in saltire Gules; |
CrestBlazonRising out of an antique crown coloured as in the Arms a wolf's head Sable; |
MottoBlazonNÄNÀTSÄT TS'AN ŁÈKHEL KWÄŁÈ. This Southern Tutchone phrase means "Fortune favours the bold". |
SupportersBlazonUpon a grassy mound growing therefrom fireweed proper two raven-wolves gorged and coloured as in the Arms; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on July 25, 1992 in Volume 126, page 2304 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra Parker CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual Special DesignationTerritorial Commissioner |