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Mississauga, Ontario
Grant of Arms
August 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 302
Arms of Marisa TucciaroneBlazonArgent a winged horse-lion rampant horned of an elephant’s tusk Sable holding in its dexter paw a sword Sable enflamed proper and in its sinister paw a rose slipped and leaved proper; SymbolismFor Mrs. Tucciarone, this hybrid being embodies many of the elements of her nature and the characteristics and values that she holds dear. Horses are well-known for their endurance and vitality, as well as their elegance and noble air. Lions, leaders in the animal world, have traditionally been associated with courage, fierceness and instinctive readiness. The wings refer to the phoenix, a symbol of rebirth and therefore of continuous hope and perseverance. The sword and the rose showcase two facets of Mrs. Tucciarone’s personality: a warrior spirit as well as sensitivity and compassion. The elephant tusk represents robustness and, due to its rarity, desirability. |
CrestBlazonA black panther sejant affronty head to the dexter Sable incensed proper charged on the breast with a heart Or holding in the sinister paw a key Argent and issuant from a coronet Or set with stones Vert; SymbolismTo Mrs. Tucciarone, the panther represents beauty, elegance, protectiveness, resourcefulness and unwavering resolution. To her, the heart evokes generosity and justice. The key symbolizes the unlocking of greater knowledge and journeys. |
MottoBlazonNOT TODAY; Symbolism(above the crest) Taken from the Game of Thrones television series, this phrase is an answer to the question “What do we say to the god of death?” It highlights Mrs. Tucciarone’s belief in never giving up and in never losing faith. |
MottoBlazonMAY THE MANY CEASE FEARING THE FEW; Symbolism(under the shield) This expression derives from a longer saying of Mrs. Tucciarone’s, “When the many cease fearing the few, all shall be restored.” To her, this means that there is always strength in numbers and that when the many rise up against oppressors or aggressors, they have the ability to restore peace and happiness. |
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 Marisa Tucciarone, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDesirée Kern CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |