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The
Azure field represents
both the country of
origin of the armiger's
ancestors, France, and
the colour of the flag
of the Province de
Quebec where he comes
from.
The
Sailboat with its sail
set represents the
French migration and
Acadian "Grand
Derangement". The Maple
leaf represents the
armiger's Canadian
nationality and the five
poined mullet represents
the Stella Maris , an
important symbol for the
Acadians. "Stella Maris"
is a Latin phrase
meaning "Star of the
Sea".
The
Fleur-de-lis is the
stylized lily that is an
ancient French symbol,
and is also featured on
the flag of Quebec.
The Snowy Owl is the
Official Bird of the
Province of Quebec and,
to the armiger,
represents the long and
harsh winters of the
North.
The
motto "Stella Maris, Duc
Meam Viam" can be
translated as Stella
Maris guide my way.
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