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Regina, Saskatchewan
Registration of a Flag
August 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 101
Fransaskois FlagBlazonOr a cross enhanced throughout Vert, its vertical beam to the hoist, in the fly a fleur-de-lis Gules its traverse Vert; SymbolismThe yellow symbolizes wheat fields and, by extension, the farming activities that characterized the first Francophone settlements in Saskatchewan, while the green refers to the boreal forest. The cross alludes to the role that the Catholic Church and missionary colonizers played in settling the province. The fleur-de-lis represents the Francophonie and the French fact, with the colour red symbolizing courage and the fight for the language, culture and rights of the Fransaskois. This symbolism is based on a variety of publicly-available sources. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1079 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Laurier Gareau, Richard Duret and Lionel Bonneville (1979). PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeHeritage Emblem |