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Sudbury, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
March 26, 2010
Vol. V, p. 509
Arms of Laurentian University of SudburyBlazonAzure on a chevron Argent between in chief two open books proper edged bound and clasped Or and in base a sun in splendour Or, three cross-crosslets fitchy Sable; SymbolismThe shield, crest and motto were originally devised in 1960 by faculty member Terence Gaffney. The chevron resembles a roof-top and refers to the university as a house of learning. The open books are a symbol of education and represent the two languages of instruction at Laurentian, one of the few bilingual universities in Canada. The sun alludes to the idea of illumination. The three crosses recall the three church-affiliated colleges (the University of Sudbury, Thorneloe University, and Huntington University) that federated to create the new non-denominational university in 1960. |
CrestBlazonA white pine tree Azure set on a rocky mount Or; SymbolismThe pine tree is a reference to the region. The yellow base is taken from a more recent emblem used by the university. The blue and yellow colours are those of the university. |
MottoBlazonEMITTE LUCEM ET VERITATEM; SymbolismMeaning “Send out light and truth”, the motto refers to the task of the university and to the symbolism of the sun in the arms. It is based on Psalm 43:3. |
SupportersBlazonTwo eagles in Anishinaabe style Argent embellished Azure and Sable; SymbolismThe eagles, using a design by the Anishinaabe artist and Laurentian University alumnus Leland Bell, are a sacred creature for the First Nations and thus refer to the university’s important relationship with the Native community. |
Flag of Laurentian University of SudburyBlazonA banner of the Arms, adextré Or an eagle in Anishinaabe style contourné Argent embellished Azure and Sable; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Laurentian University of SudburyBlazonOn a hurt a white pine tree Argent set on a mount Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 23, 2010 in Volume 144, page 2712 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Terence Gaffney (arms, crest and motto) and Bruce Patterson, Saint-Laurent Herald (supporters and badge), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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