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Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
September 3, 1996
Vol. III, p. 116
Arms of The Millennium Foundation of CanadaBlazonOr a phoenix Purpure issuant from flames Gules between in chief and in base two bars gemel wavy Purpure; SymbolismThe gold colour represents the sun, light and new life. The phoenix rising from the flames is an allusion to the newness or transformation ensconced in a new century and indeed, in the birth of a new millennium. The purple wavy stripes symbolize the air or vibration element and are also the sign of Aquarius, itself an icon of a new era. These purple waves also allude to new technologies such as the Internet, which the Millennium Foundation itself has employed extensively to raise awareness about leaving a legacy for the environment. |
CrestBlazonA coronet rim set on the upper edge with maple seedlings Or and incised with a frieze of flames Or edged Gules; SymbolismA golden coronet composed of maple leaf seedlings represents the Canadian initiative behind the concept of The Millennium Foundation of Canada. The coronet’s circle of red-edged flames is another allusion to the phoenix and to new opportunities. |
MottoBlazonCARPE MOMENTUM SAECULI NOVI; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Seize the turning point of the new era.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 23, 1996 in Volume 130, page 3280 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Natasha van Bentum and Henri van Bentum, assisted by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, and the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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