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NCC Investment Group Inc.

Iqaluit, Nunavut
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
November 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 1

Arms of NCC Investment Group Inc.
Arms of NCC Investment Group Inc. Arms of NCC Investment Group Inc.

Arms of NCC Investment Group Inc.

Blazon

Gules an igloo, on a chief enarched Argent four pallets Azure;

Symbolism

The igloo has previously been used as an emblem by the NCC Investment Group. It is a common symbol of the Inuit and it is found in the arms of Nunavut, where the Group is located. It symbolizes the community and the mission of the Group, which is to design, build and lease quality accommodation at a reasonable price. Red, white and blue are the corporate colours of the NCC Investment Group. The chief recalls the Northern Lights. The vertical blue stripes evoke the four Nunavut corporations that are part of the NCC Investment Group.

Crest of NCC Investment Group Inc.

Blazon

A rock ptarmigan close proper charged on the wing with a quliq Gules inflamed proper;

Symbolism

The rock ptarmigan is the territorial bird of Nunavut. The quliq represents light and the warmth of family and the community, which are important to the NCC Investment Group.

Motto of NCC Investment Group Inc.

Blazon

ᓄᓇᑦᑎᓐᓄᑦ ᐱᔨᑦᑎᑉᐳᒍᑦ;

Symbolism

This Inuktitut phrase means “We serve our land”.

Supporters of NCC Investment Group Inc.

Blazon

Two Canadian Inuit dogs each holding a snow knife and standing on pack ice set with purple saxifrage flowers proper;

Symbolism

The Canadian Inuit dog is an official emblem of Nunavut. The snow knife is a tool used in the construction of igloos. The tundra with snow represents the geography of Nunavut. The purple saxifrage is the territorial flower.
Flag of NCC Investment Group Inc. Flag of NCC Investment Group Inc.

Flag of NCC Investment Group Inc.

Blazon

Gules an igloo Argent, adextré Azure three bars Argent;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge of NCC Investment Group Inc. Badge of NCC Investment Group Inc.

Badge of NCC Investment Group Inc.

Blazon

A hurt charged with an igloo Argent;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 3, 2015 in Volume 149, page 2335 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to NCC Investment Group Inc. Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to NCC Investment Group Inc.

Additional Information