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Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Grant of Arms and Supporters
April 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 506
Arms of Glenna Fanny HansenBlazonAzure a cross flory between four like crosslets Or; SymbolismThe colours were chosen by Commissioner Hansen and the crosses are an indication of her Christian faith. The four smaller crosses represent her four daughters. |
CrestBlazonA Viking longship affronty its sail Or charged with an ulu Azure; SymbolismThe sail and mast are a reference to the Viking heritage of Whitby, England, the home of Commissioner Hansen’s paternal grandfather, and the ulu is an important symbol of the Inuvialut way of life. Taken together, they represent the union of two cultures in her father’s family. |
MottoBlazonNEVER SAY DIE; SymbolismThis expression of determination is also the motto of Commissioner Hansen’s birthplace, Aklavik. |
SupportersBlazonTwo lions Or each gorged with a collar of roses Gules, standing on a mound of snow Argent charged in base with a bar wavy Azure; SymbolismThe lions and roses were chosen by Commissioner Hansen. The snow represents the great northern landscape. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 29, 2005 in Volume 139, page 3450 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual Special DesignationTerritorial Commissioner |