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St.John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
October 15, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 405
Arms of La Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du LabradorBlazonPer bend sinister Azure and Gules, a pile reversed issuant from the dexter flank and truncated in chief Argent, overall in sinister chief two billowing sails in pale Or, the first charged with a black spruce twig Sable, the second charged with a pitcher plant flower Sable voided Or; SymbolismThe shield displays the same content and symbolism as the flag adopted in 1986 by the Fédération. The blue, white and red, being the colours of the Acadian flag, underline French origins. These elements, along with the sails, commemorate the arrival of French ancestors at Newfoundland and Labrador. The black spruce twig is an emblem of Labrador, and the pitcher plant is the floral emblem of the province. |
CrestBlazonAn hourglass proper, its case Azure; SymbolismThe hourglass represents the past, the present and the future and also the notion of anchoring in time the actions taken by the Fédération to preserve and develop the French language. The hourglass is a powerful symbol of the organization that also conveys the idea of continuous advancement forward. |
MottoBlazonUN PAS APRÈS L'AUTRE; SymbolismMeaning “One step at a time”, the Motto expresses the idea of sustained effort and of the results that flow from building upon patient collective efforts. It also refers to the perseverance and the hope that underlie any cause aiming at a better future. |
SupportersBlazonTwo salamanders Azure speckled Or, enflamed and set on a rocky mound proper; SymbolismThe salamanders highlight the energetic approach of the Fédération. The mythical salamanders thrive in fire and are immortal. They thus represent the enduring nature of the Fédération and its continuing role over the years, and they express the predominant qualities of the Fédération, both its strength and its long-term commitment. The salamander was the badge of King Francis I of France, in whose name Jacques Cartier set sail for Canada. |
Flag of La Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du LabradorBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe Fédération has used this flag since 1986. |
Badge of La Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du LabradorBlazonOn a square Or an escutcheon per bend sinister Azure and Gules charged with a pile reversed issuant from the dexter flank and truncated in the sinister chief Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 689 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Lyly Fortin (flag) and Claire Boudreau, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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