Nathan Carl Brinklow

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Deseronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
July 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 194

Arms of Nathan Carl Brinklow
Arms of Nathan Carl Brinklow
Flag of Nathan Carl Brinklow
Badge of Nathan Carl Brinklow
 
Arms of Nathan Carl Brinklow

Arms of Nathan Carl Brinklow

Blazon

Azure fretty Or and semé of snowflakes Argent;

Symbolism

Blue refers to the Bay of Quinte, near where Mr. Brinklow grew up as a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. The fretted pattern alludes to his beliefs that all human beings are interconnected, and that our relationships with others and all of creation are of vital importance. It also refers to his interest in traditional basket weaving and other Indigenous art forms. The snowflakes symbolize his name in Mohawk, Thanyehténhas, meaning “He comes bringing snow.”

The kahstó:wa is a ceremonial headdress worn by men as an indication of citizenship in the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. The three upright eagle feathers indicate the Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawk), the nation of which Mr. Brinklow is a member.

Motto

Blazon

SKÉN:NEN TSI TEWAKWEKÓN:HAK;

Symbolism

Meaning “Let us continue together in peace,” this Kanyen’kéha (Mohawk) phrase represents Mr. Brinklow’s belief that we are stronger when working together.
Flag of Nathan Carl Brinklow

Flag of Nathan Carl Brinklow

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge of Nathan Carl Brinklow

Badge of Nathan Carl Brinklow

Blazon

A turtle tergiant Azure surmounting two lightning flashes in saltire Or;

Symbolism

The turtle alludes to Mr. Brinklow’s mother, who is a member of the Turtle Clan. The lightning bolts represent Mr. Brinklow’s father’s career as an electrician. They also allude to the town where Mr. Brinklow grew up, Deseronto, Ontario, named after Captain John Deserontyon, a Mohawk war chief whose name refers to a place where lightning strikes.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Nathan Carl Brinklow

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Nathan Brinklow, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

David Farrar

Calligrapher

Kathy Feig

Recipient Type

Individual