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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 228
Arms of Darin Joseph MacKinnonBlazonOr on a cross quadrate Azure between 1st and 4th an oak leaf and 2nd and 3rd a birch leaf Vert, a boar’s head erased Or holding in its mouth a deer’s shank bone Or; SymbolismThe cross alludes to Mr. MacKinnon’s role as a minister in the United Church of Canada. The boar’s head with the bone is taken from arms used by Scottish MacKinnons. The oak leaves refer to the oak trees in the arms of Prince Edward Island, symbolizing Mr. MacKinnon’s roots in that province. Together with the birch leaves, they allude to the forest around his family home in Forest Hill, Prince Edward Island. |
CrestBlazonA cubit arm proper holding a quill Argent and issuant from a demi-tower proper; SymbolismThe quill alludes to Mr. MacKinnon’s writings about history and religion. The forearm is inspired by an element in the arms of the MacKinnon clan chief, a right hand grasping a cross. The tower is taken from the badge of the Scottish MacLean clan, and thus represents Mr. MacKinnon’s descent from his paternal grandmother Georgina MacLean. |
MottoBlazonGOD’S KINDNESS IS ONGOING; SymbolismThis phrase is based on Isaiah 54:10 in the Bible and alludes to God’s enduring love. |
Flag of Darin Joseph MacKinnonBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Darin Joseph MacKinnonBlazonA Celtic cross Azure enfiling an ancient crown Or; SymbolismThe cross symbolizes Mr. MacKinnon’s vocation as a minister in the United Church of Canada. The crown is taken from the arms of his alma mater, Queen’s University at Kingston. The points of the crown resemble fleurs-de-lis, a heraldic version of a lily. The lily is a symbol of Saint Joseph, Joseph being Mr. MacKinnon’s middle name. |
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 Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterKatherine Golightly CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |