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Edmonton, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
June 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 92
Arms of Joshua Edward ShankowskyBlazonPer fess nebuly Gules and Or, an oak tree eradicated counterchanged fructed Gules; SymbolismRed and gold represent for Mr. Shankowsky the ideas of love and compassion. The oak is a tree common to Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and Romania, and represents Mr. Shankowsky’s family roots in these countries. The division line alludes to the connectedness of generations and the idea of putting together pieces of a puzzle, a reference to the genealogical research Mr. Shankowsky has undertaken. |
CrestBlazonA phoenix Gules embellished, issuant from flames and holding in its beak an oak leaf Or; SymbolismThe phoenix, a mythical creature that rises from its ashes, represents the strength to carry forward through adversity. The flames illustrate Mr. Shankowsky’s involvement as a volunteer firefighter. The oak leaf alludes to the tree in the Arms. |
MottoBlazonFORTITUDO IN ADVERSIS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Strength in adversity.” |
Flag of Joshua Edward ShankowskyBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Joshua Edward ShankowskyBlazonA sun in splendour Or charged with a phoenix’s head erased Gules; 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 November 17, 2018 in Volume 152, page 3860 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterWendy Quirt CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |