Fraser Herald
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Fraser Herald of Arms (Héraut Fraser in French) is the title of one of the officers of arms at the Canadian Heraldic Authority in Ottawa. Like the other heralds at the Authority, the name is derived from the Canadian river of the same name. Since the inception of the office, Fraser Herald of Arms has been the principal artist of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. As such, Fraser is responsible for overseeing the artwork created for all grants of arms emanating from the Authority.
The design of the badge of office of Fraser Herald of Arms combines symbolism of the sun and water. This is indicative of the fact that the Fraser River is the most important river in British Columbia, which features a sun on its provincial coat of arms. Traditionally, water is depicted in heraldry by white and blue wavy stripes, and the substitution here of gold for white makes a reference to the gold deposits in the Fraser River. At the center of the badge is a cinquefoil, a stylized heraldic flower of five petals. As this is a feature of coats of arms within the Scottish Clan Fraser, it pays tribute to the river's namesake, the explorer Simon Fraser.
Holders of the office
- 1989-present Cathy Bursey-Sabourin
See also
External link
| The Canadian Heraldic Authority |
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| Canadian Heraldic Authority | Governor General | |
| Herald Chancellor | Chief Herald | Deputy Chief Herald | |
| Heralds in Ordinary: Assiniboine Herald | Athabaska Herald | Coppermine Herald | |
| Fraser Herald | Miramichi Herald | Saguenay Herald | Saint-Laurent Herald | |
| Extraordinary and Emeritus Officers: Cowichan | Dauphin | Niagara | Outaouais |
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