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Pointe-de-l’Église, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms
June 10, 1997
Vol. III, p. 182
Arms of the Université Sainte-AnneBlazonPer pale Azure and Gules on a pile reversed flory Argent a beaver sejant erect proper between in dexter chief a Star of Acadie irradiated Or and in sinister chief an ermine spot also Or; SymbolismThe arms take up three symbols from the historical emblems of the Université Sainte-Anne: the ermine spot, the lily and the beaver. The ermine spot, first of all, recalls the founders, the Eudist Fathers, who had chosen it to symbolize their native Brittany. The starburst represents Acadia. The pile alludes to the community of Church Point (Pointe-de-l’Église) where the university is located. It bears three fleurs-de-lis to evoke the university’s French origins and vocation, as it is the only Francophone university in Nova Scotia. The beaver is the official symbol of Canada. |
CrestBlazonIssuing from a circlet of alternating maple leaves Gules and mayflowers proper a stork proper wings elevated its dexter foot on a closed book Azure edged Argent clasped Or; |
MottoBlazonFIDELITAS; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 1997 in Volume 131, page 3590 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert Pichette, Dauphin Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterJoan Bouwmeester CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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