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The bear is a symbol for self-observation and contemplation. The eagle is the story-teller of life and teacher of a holistic pattern of life. When holding the eagle’s feather, the speaker tells the truth. Together, these images represent the Society that is involved in observing human activities and telling about them. | The bear is a symbol for self-observation and contemplation. The eagle is the story-teller of life and teacher of a holistic pattern of life. When holding the eagle’s feather, the speaker tells the truth. Together, these images represent the Society that is involved in observing human activities and telling about them. | ||
The beaver was instrumental as an economic incentive to map, trade, and settle. So important was it that it became the basis of barter. Four of these animals appear in the | The beaver was instrumental as an economic incentive to map, trade, and settle. So important was it that it became the basis of barter. Four of these animals appear in the arms of the Hudson’s Bay Company, an involved supporter of the Society. The coronet of maple leaves symbolizes the national character of this Society. | ||
The idea of the motto is that experiences teach lessons for a better future. | The idea of the motto is that experiences teach lessons for a better future. | ||
{{media}} | {{media}}'''[[Literature]]''': Image and information from http://www.gg.ca | ||
[[Literature]] : Image and information from http://www.gg.ca | |||
[[Category:Institutional heraldry of Canada]] | [[Category:Institutional heraldry of Canada]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 2008]] | [[Category:Granted 2008]] | ||