Arms of Joshua Kenneth Wasylciw

Blazon

Per pale barry of six Vert and Or overall a Latin cross throughout counterchanged, a point pointed Ermine;

Symbolism

The division of the shield into green and gold rectangles evokes a bird’s eye view of patchwork prairie fields, representing the farming heritage of Mr. Wasylciw’s family and his own upbringing in Alberta’s agricultural Peace River country. Green and gold are the colours of Mr. Wasylciw’s alma mater, the University of Alberta, where they represent the province’s rural character and the pursuit of knowledge respectively, two themes that also underpin Mr. Wasylciw’s personal history. The Latin cross denotes Mr. Wasylciw’s Roman Catholic faith. The triangle in ermine, a fur often associated with royalty, is a reference to Mr. Wasylciw’s strong support for the monarchy; its resemblance to a snow-covered mountain peak recalls his years of volunteer service in the Canadian Ski Patrol.