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Whitehorse, Yukon
Grant of Arms and Supporters
May 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 141
Arms of Douglas George PhillipsBlazonPer chevron in chief barry-sapiné Vert and Argent, in base Or a double-queued beaver tergiant Azure; SymbolismThe tree pattern represents Commissioner Phillips’s love of the outdoors and his commitment to wildlife conservation. The gold shape alludes to the mountains of Yukon, and the beaver is the emblem of the Deisheetaan clan of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, into which Commissioner Phillips was adopted in 2009. |
CrestBlazonA log cabin Or flying therefrom a flag Azure; SymbolismThe cabin is another reference to Commissioner Phillips’s love of the wilderness and camping. The blue flag alludes to that of the Commissioner of Yukon. |
MottoBlazon‘S E CALADH AN TEAGHLACH; SymbolismThis Scots Gaelic phrase means “Family is bedrock”. |
SupportersBlazonDexter a mountain goat sinister a Dall sheep both standing on a rocky mount set with fireweed plants proper above barry-wavy Argent and Azure; SymbolismThe mountain goat and Dall sheep are animals that inhabit the mountains of Yukon. Together with the rocky base they indicate Commissioner Phillips’s love of mountaineering. The fireweed is the territorial floral emblem, and it alludes to his interest in gardening. The wavy stripes represent Yukon’s many rivers and his love of fishing. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2012 in Volume 146, page 3053 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterCatherine Fitzpatrick CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual Special DesignationTerritorial Commissioner |