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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
June 15, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 729
Arms of The Walrus FoundationBlazonPer fess Gules and Argent, in chief a walrus’s head affronty Or armed Argent, in base two bars dancetty Sable; SymbolismThe walrus head and the pattern forming the letter “W” allude to the foundation’s name. The pattern, symbolic of radio waves, also indicates electronic communications, part of the foundation’s mandate. Black and white are the colours of print, and thus refer to The Walrus magazine. |
CrestBlazonA mullet of four points gyronny Argent and Sable before two trumpets in saltire Or; SymbolismThe star represents the North Star and thus the Canadian north, with which the foundation takes a particular interest. The trumpets refer to the idea of proclaiming and communication. |
MottoBlazonFEARLESS • WITTY • THOUGHTFUL; SymbolismWith the additional word “Canadian”, this has been in use as a motto for the foundation for several years. |
SupportersBlazonTwo walruses guardant Or winged Sable armed Argent standing on bed of maple leaves Gules; SymbolismThe walruses further the reference to the name of the foundation. The addition of the wings alludes to creativity conveying the concept of ideas taking flight; their black feathers refer to the status of the raven as a creator figure in First Nations cultures. The maple leaves allude to the Canada-wide mandate of the foundation. |
Flag of The Walrus FoundationBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of The Walrus FoundationBlazonA walrus’s head affronty Sable armed Argent surmounting two trumpets in saltire Or; 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 31, 2018 in Volume 152, page 895 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. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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