Symbols of Manitoba
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Manitoba is one of Canada's provinces, and has established several provincial symbols.[1]
[edit] Symbols
| Symbol | Image | Adopted | Remarks | |
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| Coat of arms | Coat of Arms of Manitoba |
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May 10, 1905 | Coat of arms was granted by Royal Warrant of King Edward VII |
| Motto | Gloriosus et liber Glorious and free |
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1905 | Granted with the coat of arms. |
| Shield of arms | Shield of Manitoba |
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May 10, 1905 | Shield of arms granted by the Royal Warrant of King Edward VII |
| Flag | Flag of Manitoba |
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May 12, 1966 | The flag was given royal approval by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in October 1965 |
| Provincial symbol | Bison, Bison bison |
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Used to identify government programs and organizations | |
| The Great Seal | The Great Seal of the Province of Manitoba | The Great Seal was authorized by an Order-in-Council. | ||
| Bird | Great Grey Owl Strix nebulosa |
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July 16, 1987 | The Great Gray Owl is North America's largest owl, with a wingspan of 1.3 metres. |
| Tree | White Spruce Picea glauca |
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The is disease resistant and capable of growing in most climatic. | |
| Flower | Crocus Anemone patens |
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March 16, 1906 | |
| The Manitoba Tartan | Dark Red, Azure Blue, Dark Green and Golden | May 1, 1962 | The provincial tartan was approved by the Lord Lyon King at Arms. |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Government of Manitoba. Symbols of Manitoba. Retrieved on 2006-01-16.
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- Canadian Heritage. Canadian Symbols-Manitoba. Retrieved on 2007-02-09.
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