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Matane, Quebec
Grant of Arms, with differences to Yohan Tremblay, Viviana Tremblay, Anne-Marie Tremblay, and Gabriel Tremblay
December 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 85
Arms of Patrice TremblayBlazonAzure on a pile reversed Gules fimbriated Argent between two crosses couped each ensigning a pair of annuli interlaced Or, a snowy owl close affronty proper; SymbolismThe tinctures are taken from the arms of the Association des Tremblay d’Amérique and represent, for Mr. Tremblay, several virtues. Blue, a Marian colour, represents infinity, peace and perseverance; red, courage, valour and daring; white, purity, victory and spiritual ascent; gold, graciousness, virtue and constancy. The pile, an ancient heraldic shape, symbolizes the mountains of Perche, the homeland of Mr. Tremblay’s ancestors, and of Charlevoix, his place of birth. The summit of the pile suggests transcendence. The rings, taken from the arms of the Association des Tremblay d’Amérique, symbolize engagement and loyalty. The cross, a symbol of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and of continuity, reflects Mr. Tremblay’s faith. The snowy owl is the provincial bird of Quebec. Venerated by the Innu as the Ookpik, the protector of the oppressed, the snowy owl is considered a good omen, its penetrating stare a symbol of vigilance. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a wreath of linden Argent a wolverine passant Azure charged on the shoulder with a cross Or and holding a halberd Gules; SymbolismThe wolverine possesses unequalled ferocity, making it a formidable adversary. Considered by the Innu to be the creator of the world, it represents force, and thus the notion of total commitment. The cross is taken from the arms. The halberd, a pole-axe requiring skill and dexterity, propels the bearer into action. The linden, a tree celebrated in European folklore, traditionally evokes justice. The helm is a German sallet, referring to Mr. Tremblay’s interest in the Middle Ages and traditional values. |
MottoBlazonJUSTICE ET FOI SANS FREMIR; SymbolismMeaning “Justice and faith without trembling”, the motto, in Old French, conveys the themes of justice, vigilance and engagement and is a play on the last name Tremblay. |
Differenced Arms for Yohan Tremblay, son of Patrice TremblayBlazonThe Arms of Patrice Tremblay debruised of a three-point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Viviana Tremblay, daughter of Patrice TremblayBlazonThe Arms of Patrice Tremblay with the pile reversed fimbriated compony Argent and Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Anne-Marie Tremblay, daughter of Patrice TremblayBlazonThe Arms of Patrice Tremblay with the pile reversed fimbriated grady Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Gabriel Tremblay, son of Patrice TremblayBlazonThe Arms of Patrice Tremblay with the pile reversed fimbriated compony Argent and Gules; 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 March 24, 2012 in Volume 146, page 748 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Patrice Tremblay, Karine Constantineau and Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeIndividual |