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Saanich, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
August 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 300
Arms of the Saanich Police DepartmentBlazonArgent a raven in the Coast Salish style affronty head to the dexter Sable, a base dancetty of two points Vert; SymbolismIn many First Nations cultures, the raven is portrayed as a skilled communicator and guardian. As a messenger, the raven embodies the role of building positive relationships between communities. Its is based on an original drawing by WSÁNEĆ artist Douglas “Bear” Horne, a resident of one of the two traditional territories where the Saanich Police Department is located. The two peaks embody the topography of the area. |
MottoBlazonSERVING THE PEOPLE; SymbolismSERVING THE PEOPLE. |
Flag of the Saanich Police DepartmentBlazonAzure the Badge cantoned by oak leaves and camas flowers Or; SymbolismThe Garry oak leaves and camas flowers are taken from the coat of arms of the District of Saanich, where the police department is located. They represent the local flora. |
Badge of the Saanich Police DepartmentBlazonThe shield of the Arms of the Saanich Police Department within an annulus Azure edged and inscribed with the Motto in letters Argent, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and environed by a wreath of maple leaves Or issuant from a dogwood flower proper between two maple leaves in the Coast Salish style Gules embellished Argent; SymbolismThe badge reflects the traditional structure of municipal police badges. The Royal Crown symbolizes the Saanich Police Department’s commitment to the administration of justice, and the maple leaves and dogwood flower represent Canada and British Columbia. The two Indigenous maple leaves acknowledge the two traditional territories where the Saanich Police Department is located. Their depiction is based on an original drawing by lək̓ʷəŋən artist Clarence “Butch” Dick, a resident of one of these territories. |
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 the Saanich Police Department and Fabienne Fusade, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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