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Winnipeg, Manitoba
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
June 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 190
Arms of Luke Gerald SetteeBlazonQuarterly, 1st Argent 4th Gules a lymphad oars in action sail unfurled all counterchanged, 2nd Or 3rd Sable an ermine spot counterchanged, overall a cross engrailed per fess Gules and Argent; SymbolismThe colours and their sequence in the background allude to the Cree medicine wheel, and represent Mr. Settee’s Cree heritage. The engrailed cross and the ships are taken from the arms of the Clan Sinclair, indicating Mr. Settee’s Scottish ancestry. The ships pay particular tribute to those ancestors who immigrated from overseas and to his father who was a ship captain. They also highlight the importance of fishing in his family history. The ermine spots symbolize the fur trade, which brought his ancestors to Canada. |
CrestBlazonA raven wings elevated and inverted perched on a mount of shamrocks and prairie crocuses proper; SymbolismThe raven is a feature of European and Indigenous mythologies. For Mr. Settee, it symbolizes the coming together of the various cultural heritages that define his identity. The shamrock marks his Irish heritage. The prairie crocus is the official flower of Manitoba, his home province. |
MottoBlazonLIFE TEACHES; SymbolismLIFE TEACHES. |
Flag of Luke Gerald SetteeBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Luke Gerald SetteeBlazonA plate charged with a raven wings elevated and inverted holding in its dexter claw a shamrock and a prairie crocus proper, all within a belt Gules edged, buckled, its tip adorned with an anchor and inscribed with the Motto in letters Or; SymbolismThe colours repeat the symbolism of the Arms, and the raven, crocus and shamrock are taken from the Crest. The anchor highlights the importance of fishing in the history of Mr. Settee’s family. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Lee Lumbley and Fabienne Fusade, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterPalina Klimava CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |