University of Northern British Columbia

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Prince George, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
March 21, 1994
Vol. II, p. 321

Arms of the University of Northern British Columbia
Arms of the University of Northern British Columbia
Flag of the University of Northern British Columbia
Badge of the University of Northern British Columbia
 
Arms of the University of Northern British Columbia

Arms of the University of Northern British Columbia

Blazon

Vert a coniferous tree eradicated Or on a chief also Or an open book proper bound Sable between two ravens respectant also Sable;

Crest

Blazon

Rising from a circlet of maple leaves snowflakes and dogwood flowers set alternately all Argent a wave Azure leaping therefrom a salmon as styled by Ron Sebastian;

Motto

Blazon

'EN CHA HUNÁ. This Carrier phrase means "Respecting all forms of life".

Supporters

Blazon

Upon a compartment rising above barry wavy Argent and Azure charged with a killer whale as styled by Ron Sebastian per pale dexter a forest Vert beneath mountain peaks Argent sinister a field of ears of grain Or embellished Vert dexter a female kermodei bear (Ursus americanus kermodei) Or chested Argent gorged with a collar of conifer branches Vert fructed Or sinister a woodland caribou buck (Rangifer tarandus caribou) Or gorged with a like collar;
Flag of the University of Northern British Columbia

Flag of the University of Northern British Columbia

Blazon

A banner of the Arms the three sides of the fly bordered Vert and Or;
Badge of the University of Northern British Columbia

Badge of the University of Northern British Columbia

Blazon

A sun in splendour Argent charged with a stellar jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) wings displayed Azure;
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on December 3, 1994 in Volume 128, page 4583 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the University of Northern British Columbia

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Linda Nicholson

Calligrapher

John Whitehead

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
University