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Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Approval of a Badge
September 1, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 317
Badge of the Regional Cadet Support Unit (Northern)BlazonAzure an inukshuk Argent encircled by an annulus Azure edged and inscribed REGIONAL CADET SUPPORT UNIT (NORTHERN) • UNITÉ RÉGIONALE DE SOUTIEN AUX CADETS (NORD) in letters Or; SymbolismThe blue represents the waters of the Arctic Ocean that surround the three territories served by the unit. The inukshuk is a traditional signpost found across the northern landscape. In this badge, it also represents the direction and guidance given to cadets. The colours echo those of the Canadian Forces Northern Area badge in order to reflect both the area command and the region. |
MottoBlazonAD FUTUROS DUCES EDUCANDOS; SymbolismMeaning "Developing future leaders". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 690 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |