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COAT-OF-ARMS AND
MOTTO Quarterly Azure and Vert a cross Argent
between in the first and fourth quarters a bunch of grapes leaved and in the
second and third quarters four ears of wheat also leaved all Or the cross
surmounted by an open book Argent edged Or bound Gules; and for a Crest:
Within a wreath Argent and Azure on waves barry wavy Argent and Azure issuant
from a coronet composed of a ring Or jeweled Azure heightened with
fleur-de-lis Or and maple leaves Gules a sailing ship Or sails Argent flag
Gules; and for a Motto: AIME ET VA. |
Our coat-of-arms, which has been granted by the Canadian Heraldic
Authority on 15 January 1996, is inspired by our origins:
- The bunch of grapes is a symbol of Turquant, the
birthplace of our ancestor François. Turquant is located in the wine area
of the
- The sheaf of wheat represents agriculture which,
from the beginning, has occupied many generations of Nau.
- The open book expresses the activities of many
Naus.
- The cross represents the inspiration for these
activities.
- The crest, the three-mast,
gold sail boat dressed in silver recalls the crossing of the ocean
by François and the many Nau pilots, wheel men and captains from
Deschambault and surroundings.
- Our motto,
LOVE AND GO expresses, in a few words the realities and aspirations of the
family.
- Be
filled with love and venture into all things! Look to the future and
aspire to the highest destiny. Love all that you do, from the smallest
thing to the largest. Love. With love, the world is open to you, all
becomes possible.
Copyright © 1996 Association des Familles NAU inc.
Last Modified April 2,
2000