The Northwest Territories, one of Canada's territories, has established several territorial symbols.
Symbols SymbolImageAdoptedRemarks Coat of arms Coat of arms of Northwest Territories February 24, 1956 Granted by royal warrant of Queen Elizabeth II. Flag Flag of Northwest Territories January 1969 Adopted by the Council of the Northwest Territories, designed by Robert Bessant. Shield of arms Shield of arms of Northwest Territories February 24, 1956 Granted with other elements of the coat of arms Seal The Seal of the Northwest Territories November 29, 1956The Seal of the Northwest Territories consists of the coat of arms of the NWT encircled by the words, "The Seal of the Northwest Territories." Mace The Mace of Northwest Territories January 2000 It is the symbol of the Authority of the Legislative Assembly. It is a ceremonial staff carried by the Sergeant-at-Arms into the Chamber. Flower Mountain avensDryas octopetala June 1957 It grows abundantly in the eastern and central Arctic, as well as in parts of the Mackenzie River Bird GyrfalconFalco rusticolus 1990 They are found throughout the tundra, including all the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Tree Tamarack larchLarix laricina September 9, 1999 Replaced the jack pine as territorial tree in 1999. Fish Arctic graylingThymallus arcticus September 9, 1999 Found in various habitats in the Northwest Territories. Mineral Gold May 1981 Gold has played a major role in the development the Northwest Territories. Gemstone Diamond September 9, 1999 The first Canadian diamond mine was opened in the Northwest Territories. Tartan White, green, yellow, red and blues 1961 due to the efforts of the Edmonton Rehabilitation Society for the Handicapped. The tartan is registered at the Court of the Lord Lyon, King of Arms of Scotland Territorial Symbol Polar bear
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