The Coat of Arms

The Coat of Arms is an official badge or crest which originated during the crusades to help identify knights in battle. The knights displayed badges on their shields and on their coats of armour. The coat of arms is made up of symbols of our province.

At the top of the crest stands an elk, which reminds us of the caribou living in our province. In the center of the coat of arms is a silver cross, lions and unicorns. These are symbols of Great Britain and which remind us of ties we have with that country.

The Coat of Arms was held by native people who first lived here. On the crest is a motto, the motto is on a scroll below the shield. It is taken from a verse from the Gospel of St. Matthew: QUAERITE PRIME REGNUM DEI, which means, "Seek Ye First The Kingdom of God."

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1. What is the Coat of Arms?

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