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Etobicoke, Ontario
Grant of Arms
June 10, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 358
Arms of Deane Murdo CameronBlazonGules three barrulets Or, overall a qilaut proper, on a chief Or a trillium between two moose heads erased respectant Gules; SymbolismThe red shield with three gold stripes is a common pattern found in Cameron coats of arms. The Inuit drum indicates Mr. Cameron’s career in music, his own love of drumming, and his close relationship with the Inuit and First Nations artists. The moose heads and trillium flower – the floral emblem of Ontario – indicate his love of nature, especially in the Muskoka and North Bay regions of Ontario. |
CrestBlazonA wolverine passant proper holding a sprig of three maple leaves Or; SymbolismThe wolverine is a powerful and mysterious creature. For Mr. Cameron it represents the Canadian wilderness and people. The maple leaves indicate Mr. Cameron’s work in promoting Canadian culture. |
MottoBlazonTHE LIGHT IS WITHIN; SymbolismThis phrase is Mr. Cameron’s high school motto translated from Latin to English. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 501 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. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeIndividual |