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{{Infobox coat of arms
| name = The Arms of Nunavut
| name = Coat of arms of Nunavut
| image = Coat of Arms of Nunavut.png
| image = Coat of arms of Nunavut.svg
| image_width = 150
| image_width = 225
| middle = Badge of the Commissioner of Nunavut.svg
| middle =
| middle_width = 100
| middle_width =
| middle_caption = Badge of the [[Commissioner of Nunavut|Commissioner]]
| middle_caption =
| lesser =
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| armiger =
| armiger =
| year_adopted = 1999
| year_adopted = 1999
| crest = On a wreath argent and azure an iglu affronty argent windowed Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;
| crest = On a wreath argent and azure an iglu affronty argent windowed Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;
| torse = Argent and azure (white and blue)
| torse = Argent and azure
| shield = On a circular shield: Or dexter a qulliq sable inflamed gules sinister an inuksuk azure on a chief also azure above five bezants in arc reversed issuant from the lower chief a mullet (Niqirtsuituq) Or
| shield = Or dexter a qulliq sable inflamed gules sinister an inuksuk azure on a chief also azure above five bezants in arc reversed issuant from the lower chief a mullet (Niqirtsuituq) Or
| supporters = [[Attitude (heraldry)#Positions indicating direction|dexter]] a caribou [[Attitude (heraldry)#Positions indicating direction|sinister]] a narwhal both proper
| supporters = [[Attitude (heraldry)#Positions indicating direction|Dexter]] a caribou [[Attitude (heraldry)#Positions indicating direction|sinister]] a narwhal both proper
| compartment = dexter of land set with [[Papaver radicatum|Arctic poppies]], dwarf fireweed and Arctic heather proper sinister ice floes argent set on barry wavy azure and argent
| compartment = Dexter of land set with [[Papaver radicatum|Arctic poppies]], [[dwarf fireweed]] and [[Arctic heather]] proper sinister ice floes argent set on barry wavy azure and argent
| motto = '''ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᓴᙱᓂᕗᑦ''' <br /> Nunavut Our Strength
| motto = '''ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᓴᙱᓂᕗᑦ''' <br /> Our Land, Our Strength
| orders =
| orders =
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The '''coat of arms of the territory of Nunavut''' was granted by a warrant of [[Roméo LeBlanc]], [[Governor General of Canada]], dated 31 March 1999, one day before the territory of [[Nunavut]], [[Canada]], was created. The same document specified the [[flag of Nunavut]].
The '''coat of arms of Nunavut''' was granted by a warrant of [[Roméo LeBlanc]], [[Governor General of Canada]], dated 31 March 1999, one day before the territory of [[Nunavut]], Canada, was created. The same document specified the [[flag of Nunavut]].


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The symbol was designed in collaboration with [[Inuit]] elders, leaders, artists, groups, and the general population of the territory. Each symbol was chosen individually from the 800 submissions for the flag and coat of arms that were received. Five draft designs were created in collaboration between the heraldic artist at the [[Canadian Heraldic Authority]] and [[Andrew Qappik]], an Inuit artist from [[Pangnirtung, Nunavut|Pangnirtung]].
The symbol was designed in collaboration with [[Inuit]] elders, leaders, artists, groups, and the general population of the territory. Each symbol was chosen individually from the 800 submissions for the flag and coat of arms that were received. Five draft designs were created in collaboration between the heraldic artist at the [[Canadian Heraldic Authority]] and [[Andrew Qappik]], an Inuit artist from [[Pangnirtung, Nunavut|Pangnirtung]].

The shield, which according to the blazon should be presented on a [[roundel (heraldry)|roundel]] shaped shield rather than the [[Escutcheon (heraldry)|escutcheon]] shape traditional in European [[heraldry]], is blue and gold, symbolizing the riches of the land. In chief is a representation of the [[midnight sun]] and of the [[North Star]], or ''Niqirtsuituk''. Below are a ''[[kudlik|qulliq]]'', a stone lamp representing the warmth of home and community, and an [[inukshuk]] (''inukhuk'', ''inuksuk''), a stone monument serving as a guidepost and a symbol of the territory.
The shield is blue and gold, symbolizing the riches of the land. According to the blazon, the shield should be presented on a [[roundel (heraldry)|roundel]] shaped shield, rather than the traditional [[Escutcheon (heraldry)|escutcheon]] shape in European [[heraldry]]. In chief is a representation of the [[midnight sun]] and of the [[North Star]], or ''Niqirtsuituk''. Below are a ''[[kudlik|qulliq]]'', a stone lamp representing the warmth of home and community, and an [[inukshuk]] (''inukhuk'', ''inuksuk''), a stone monument serving as a guidepost and a symbol of the territory.


The crest, an [[igloo]] (''iglu''), represents traditional life, survival, and the Nunavut government assembled in the [[Legislative Assembly of Nunavut|legislature]]. It is ensigned with a [[Crown (heraldry)|crown]] representing [[The Crown|royal sovereignty]].
The crest, an [[igloo]] (''iglu''), represents traditional life, survival, and the Nunavut government assembled in the [[Legislative Assembly of Nunavut|legislature]]. It is ensigned with a [[Crown (heraldry)|crown]] representing [[The Crown|royal sovereignty]].


The supporters, a [[caribou]] and [[narwhal]], represent sustenance and natural resources of the land and sea. They stand on a compartment with Arctic poppies, dwarf fireweed, and Arctic heather, alongside an iceberg at sea.
The supporters, a [[caribou]] and [[narwhal]], represent sustenance and natural resources of the land and sea. They stand on a compartment with [[Papaver radicatum|Arctic poppies]], [[Chamaenerion latifolium|dwarf fireweed]], and [[Cassiope tetragona|Arctic heather]], alongside an [[iceberg]] at sea.


The motto, written in [[Inuktitut syllabics|Inuktitut syllabary]], is ''Nunavut Sannginivut'' (ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᓴᙱᓂᕗᑦ, or, Our Land, Our Strength).
The motto, written in [[Inuktitut syllabics|Inuktitut syllabary]], is ''Nunavut Sannginivut'' (ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᓴᙱᓂᕗᑦ, or, Our Land, Our Strength).


The letters patent, too, are quite unique, having been presented in English, French, [[Inuktitut]], and [[Inuinnaqtun]].
The letters patent are quite unique, having been presented in English, French, [[Inuktitut]], and [[Inuinnaqtun]].


==Blazon==
== Blazon ==
Heraldic [[blazon]] describes the coat of arms of Nunavut as:
Heraldic [[blazon]] describes the coat of arms of Nunavut as:


:''On a circular [[Escutcheon (heraldry)|shield]]: Or Dexter a ''qulliq'' [[Sable (heraldry)|Sable]] inflamed [[Gules]] sinister an ''inuksuk'' [[Azure (heraldry)|Azure]] on a chief also Azure above five [[bezant]]s in arc reversed issuant from the lower chief a [[Mullet (heraldry)|mullet]] (''Niqirtsuituq'') [[Or (heraldry)|Or]];''
:''On a circular [[Escutcheon (heraldry)|shield]]: Or Dexter a [[qulliq]] [[Sable (heraldry)|Sable]] inflamed [[Gules]] sinister an [[inuksuk]] [[Azure (heraldry)|Azure]] on a chief also Azure above five [[bezant]]s in arc reversed issuant from the lower chief a [[Mullet (heraldry)|mullet]] [[Polaris|Niqirtsuituq]] [[Or (heraldry)|Or]];''
:''And for a [[Crest (heraldry)|Crest]]: On a wreath [[Argent]] and Azure an ''iglu'' affronty Argent windowed Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;''
:''And for a [[Crest (heraldry)|Crest]]: On a wreath [[Argent]] and Azure an ''iglu'' affronty Argent windowed Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;''
:''and for a [[Motto]]: ''ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᓴᙱᓂᕗᑦ'', meaning "Nunavut Our Strength";''
:''and for a [[Motto]]: ''ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᓴᙱᓂᕗᑦ'', meaning "Nunavut Our Strength";''
:''and for [[Supporters]]: On a compartment dexter of Land set with [[Papaver radicatum|Arctic poppies]], dwarf [[fireweed]] and [[Calluna|Arctic heather]] proper sinister [[Sea ice|ice floes]] Argent set on [[Variation of the field|barry]] wavy Azure and Argent dexter a caribou sinister a narwhal both [[Tincture (heraldry)#Proper|proper]].''
:''and for [[Supporters]]: On a compartment dexter of Land set with [[Papaver radicatum|Arctic poppies]], [[dwarf fireweed]] and [[Cassiope tetragona|Arctic heather]] proper sinister [[Sea ice|ice floes]] Argent set on [[Variation of the field|barry]] wavy Azure and Argent dexter a caribou sinister a narwhal both [[Tincture (heraldry)#Proper|proper]].''

== Gallery ==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="150">
File:Shield of arms of Nunavut.svg|The arms of Nunavut is depicted on a traditional round shield
File:Badge of the Commissioner of Nunavut.svg|The Badge for the [[Commissioner of Nunavut]]
File:Crest of Nunavut.svg|The crest of Nunavut is an igloo royally crowned
</gallery>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Coat of arms of the Northern Territory]], for an Australian example of territorial arms reposing heavily on indigenous imagery
* [[Coat of arms of the Northern Territory]], an Australian example of territorial arms reposing heavily on indigenous imagery
*[[List of Canadian provincial and territorial symbols]]
*[[List of Canadian provincial and territorial symbols]]
*[[Symbols of Nunavut]]
*[[Symbols of Nunavut]]
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons}}
{{Commons}}
* [http://www.gov.nu.ca/english/about/symbols.shtml About the Flag and Coat of Arms (Government of Nunavut)]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080829190740/http://www.gov.nu.ca/english/about/symbols.shtml About the Flag and Coat of Arms (Government of Nunavut)]
* [http://archive.gg.ca/heraldry/emb/02/index_e.asp Creation of the Coat of Arms and Flag of Nunavut (Governor General of Canada)]
* [http://archive.gg.ca/heraldry/emb/02/index_e.asp Creation of the Coat of Arms and Flag of Nunavut (Governor General of Canada)]
* [http://reg.gg.ca/heraldry/pub-reg/project.asp?lang=e&ProjectID=813 Arms and flag of Nunavut] in the online Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges
* [http://reg.gg.ca/heraldry/pub-reg/project.asp?lang=e&ProjectID=813 Arms and flag of Nunavut] in the online Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges
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[[Category:Territorial symbols of Nunavut]]
[[Category:Territorial symbols of Nunavut]]
[[Category:Canadian provincial and territorial coats of arms|Nunavut]]
[[Category:Canadian provincial and territorial coats of arms|Nunavut]]
[[Category:1999 introductions]]
[[Category:Symbols introduced in 1999|Nunavut]]
[[Category:Coats of arms with whales|Nunavut]]
[[Category:Coats of arms with whales|Nunavut]]
[[Category:Coats of arms with stars|Nunavut]]
[[Category:Coats of arms with stars|Nunavut]]
[[Category:Coats of arms with crowns|Nunavut]]
[[Category:Coats of arms with crowns|Nunavut]]
[[Category:Coats of arms with deer|Nunavut]]
[[Category:Coats of arms with deer|Nunavut]]
[[Category:Symbols of the Arctic|Nunavut]]

Latest revision as of 21:11, 7 December 2024

Coat of arms of Nunavut
Adopted1999
CrestOn a wreath argent and azure an iglu affronty argent windowed Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;
TorseArgent and azure
ShieldOr dexter a qulliq sable inflamed gules sinister an inuksuk azure on a chief also azure above five bezants in arc reversed issuant from the lower chief a mullet (Niqirtsuituq) Or
SupportersDexter a caribou sinister a narwhal both proper
CompartmentDexter of land set with Arctic poppies, dwarf fireweed and Arctic heather proper sinister ice floes argent set on barry wavy azure and argent
Mottoᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᓴᙱᓂᕗᑦ
Our Land, Our Strength

The coat of arms of Nunavut was granted by a warrant of Roméo LeBlanc, Governor General of Canada, dated 31 March 1999, one day before the territory of Nunavut, Canada, was created. The same document specified the flag of Nunavut.

Overview

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The symbol was designed in collaboration with Inuit elders, leaders, artists, groups, and the general population of the territory. Each symbol was chosen individually from the 800 submissions for the flag and coat of arms that were received. Five draft designs were created in collaboration between the heraldic artist at the Canadian Heraldic Authority and Andrew Qappik, an Inuit artist from Pangnirtung.

The shield is blue and gold, symbolizing the riches of the land. According to the blazon, the shield should be presented on a roundel shaped shield, rather than the traditional escutcheon shape in European heraldry. In chief is a representation of the midnight sun and of the North Star, or Niqirtsuituk. Below are a qulliq, a stone lamp representing the warmth of home and community, and an inukshuk (inukhuk, inuksuk), a stone monument serving as a guidepost and a symbol of the territory.

The crest, an igloo (iglu), represents traditional life, survival, and the Nunavut government assembled in the legislature. It is ensigned with a crown representing royal sovereignty.

The supporters, a caribou and narwhal, represent sustenance and natural resources of the land and sea. They stand on a compartment with Arctic poppies, dwarf fireweed, and Arctic heather, alongside an iceberg at sea.

The motto, written in Inuktitut syllabary, is Nunavut Sannginivut (ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᓴᙱᓂᕗᑦ, or, Our Land, Our Strength).

The letters patent are quite unique, having been presented in English, French, Inuktitut, and Inuinnaqtun.

Blazon

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Heraldic blazon describes the coat of arms of Nunavut as:

On a circular shield: Or Dexter a qulliq Sable inflamed Gules sinister an inuksuk Azure on a chief also Azure above five bezants in arc reversed issuant from the lower chief a mullet Niqirtsuituq Or;
And for a Crest: On a wreath Argent and Azure an iglu affronty Argent windowed Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;
and for a Motto: ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᓴᙱᓂᕗᑦ, meaning "Nunavut Our Strength";
and for Supporters: On a compartment dexter of Land set with Arctic poppies, dwarf fireweed and Arctic heather proper sinister ice floes Argent set on barry wavy Azure and Argent dexter a caribou sinister a narwhal both proper.
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