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Demorestville, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag
November 1, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 250
Arms of James Robert NeilsonBlazonArgent a Latin cross composed of four spearheads between two bear forepaw prints in dexter chief and in sinister base Azure; SymbolismThe cross refers to the Christian background of Mr. Neilson's family, and its form was inspired by a star, a reference to his upbringing in northern Alberta. The colours blue and white refer to sky and snow. The bear paw prints make a reference to the bear in the crest, and to the two sons of Mr. & Mrs. Neilson. |
CrestBlazonA demi polar bear Argent holding a cross as in the Arms Azure; SymbolismThe bear is a favourite animal of Mr. Neilson's, and it is an appropriately Canadian symbol as well as a very ancient heraldic beast. It has been made unique here by the addition of the cross from the arms. |
MottoBlazonSOMNIA NON SOLUM; SymbolismAn original Latin phrase that means "Not dreams only", which indicates Mr. Neilson's wish to take action as well as to imagine. |
Flag of James Robert NeilsonBlazonAzure an escutcheon of the Arms; 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 December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3980 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of James Robert Neilson, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |