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As the national museum of human history, the Canadian Museum of Civilization is committed to fostering in all Canadians a sense of their common identity and their shared past. At the same time, it hopes to promote understanding between the various cultural groups that are part of Canadian society.
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Arms: Paly Argent and Azure per fess paly wavy counterchanged overall a representation of the astrolabe of Samuel de Champlain Or. Crest: A wreath Argent and Azure rising out of a Coronet of Maple Leaves Argent a representation of a copper displaying the Beaver crest of Chief Ninstints of the Haida people framed with a corona of eagle feathers all Proper. Motto: Multae culturae una patria Supporters: Dexter a representation of the Inuit underwater spirit Sedna her finger joints producing fish styled by Manasie Akpaliapik; Sinister a representation of the Algonquian Michipijeu by the name Asticou styled by Norval Morrisseau, both spirits diving into a whirlpool all Proper. |
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Further information about the Museum is contained in the book A Museum for the Global Village (softcover, 235 pages, 232 photographs, ISBN 0-660-10787-2). A copy is available for $29.95, plus shipping charge of 10% in Canada, 20% for foreign orders; to order, please visit the Cyberboutique, or contact publications@civilization.ca |
Created: November 20, 1994. Last update: January 16, 2007 © Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation |
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