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Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Registration of a Flag
August 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 106
Franco-Ténois FlagBlazonBleu Céleste on a base enarched Argent to the dexter a polar bear passant reguardant proper, in the sinister canton a fleur-de-lis Azure dimidiating a snowflake Argent; SymbolismThe blue represents the Francophonie, while the white curve represents the 60th parallel, beyond which lie the Northwest Territories. The bear symbolizes freedom, nature and wide open spaces. The fleur-de-lis and snowflake represent the Francophone community throughout the North. 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 Alain Bessette (1992). PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeHeritage Emblem |