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Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms and Supporters
August 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 633
Arms of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada)BlazonPer chevron Argent and Gules, in chief the Royal Crown between two lacrosse-hockey sticks proper each entwined by a serpent Gules, and in base a winged man affronty arms and wings elevated Or between two open books Argent; SymbolismThe winged man, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man embodying ideal human proportions, is an iconic emblem of the chiropractic profession. The books and hockey/lacrosse sticks symbolize the other two main focuses of the institution, which are education and sports. The sticks, displayed similarly to rods of Aesculapius, are also a reference to the medical profession, since the College trains doctors of chiropractic. The Royal Crown indicates that the College received Royal designation from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in 2010. |
CrestBlazonOn a grassy mount proper, a beaver sejant Or holding in its claws a human spine Argent; SymbolismThe official animal of Canada, the beaver is a smart, hard-working and social creature. The spinal cord represents one of the most recognizable objects of study and treatment of chiropractors. |
MottoBlazonSALUS ATHLETÆ SUPREMA LEX; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “The well-being of the athlete is the most important law”. |
SupportersBlazonTwo moose Argent attired and unguled Or each charged on the shoulder with a bezant fimbriated Sable surcharged with a maple leaf Gules, both standing on a rocky mount set with four maple leaves and issuant from a grassy mount proper; SymbolismThe moose, another well-known Canadian animal, is a powerful swimmer and a long-distance traveller that can adapt to many different types of terrains. The maple leaves symbolize Canada, with the four on the ground honouring in particular the founding members of the College. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 25, 2017 in Volume 151, page 1302 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) and Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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