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The University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Registration of Arms
February 15, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 96

Arms of The University of Saskatchewan
Arms of The University of Saskatchewan

Arms of The University of Saskatchewan

Blazon

Vert an open book Argent inscribed DEO ET PATRIAE in letters Sable between three garbs Or;

Symbolism

The design is inspired by the well-known arms of the University of Oxford, in England, with the blue background changed to green and the crowns to sheaves of wheat to echo the arms of Saskatchewan. The book embodies knowledge. It displays a Latin phrase that means “For God and country,” which the University has adopted as a motto.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 24, 2001 in Volume 135, page 939 of the Canada Gazette.

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of The University of Saskatchewan (1909).

Painter

Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Civil Institution

Notes

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 8 September 1978.

Image provided by The University of Saskatchewan.