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Steven Lewis Point

Victoria, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and Supporters
March 20, 2009
Vol. V, p. 428

Arms of Steven Lewis Point
Arms of Steven Lewis Point Arms of Steven Lewis Point

Arms of Steven Lewis Point

Blazon

Azure a serpent with a head at each end in base respectant Argent its back enarched and set with fusils Sable, in chief five mullets in chevron Or;

Symbolism

The double-headed serpent emblem was given to His Honour by his father, who was from the Musqueam Indian Band. The five stars allude to the Five Star canoe club, which was named after a constellation of stars important to his people. In forming a chevron, they come to a point, making an allusion to his name.

Crest of Steven Lewis Point

Blazon

An eagle displayed reguardant Or its head Argent;

Symbolism

The eagle represents His Honour’s name from the Blackfoot of “Flying eagle.”

Motto of Steven Lewis Point

Blazon

LĚTSǍ MÖT;

Symbolism

Meaning “One mind,” this phrase in the Salish language expresses the concept of unity.

Supporters of Steven Lewis Point

Blazon

Two timber wolves Sable standing on a grassy mount set with cedar branches and dogwood flowers proper rising above barry wavy Argent and Azure;

Symbolism

The supporters honour His Honour’s mother who was head of the Wolf Clan of the Sumas First Nation. The dogwood represents his leadership of the province of British Columbia. The compartment represents the habitat of the wolf.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on December 12, 2009 in Volume 143, page 3681 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Steven Lewis Point Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Steven Lewis Point Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Steven Lewis Point Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Steven Lewis Point

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