Athabasca

The National Flag of the Republic of Athabasca

Adopted: 1 October 2023

Meaning of Flag Explained: The Colour of Athabasca, officially nicknamed the Sovereign Colours, is the national flag of the Republic of Athabasca. It consists of four horizontal bars, each colour being unique in holding dual meanings. These meanings come from both the local saying, "Black is the soil, green is the grass, white are the clouds that blanket the blue sky." and the Four Fundamental Pillars of Athabasca, Accessibility, Liberty, Diversity and Ecology.

The National Coat of Arms of the Republic of Athabasca

Adopted: 1 October 2023

Meaning of CoA Explained: The Coat of Arms for Athabasca focuses primarily on the beauty of the Lake Athabasca and its surrounding environment of the Boreal Forest. Incorporated into its structure lies symbolism tracing back to the indigenous peoples of Athabasca. A Buffalo, representing respect for life, the sustaining of community and Abundance and Ravens, recalling creative desire and the want to explore and to adventure outwards as well as Courage. The shield contains an illustrated depiction of the Athabasca River leading into Mount Athabasca, pine trees flanking both sides with a red trapper's cabin in the background. An Aurora Borealis is shown at the top of the shield. Along the bottom of the shield Wild Rose flowers can be seen, being a common symbol associated with the people of the province of Alberta, and representing co-existence and co-operation with neighboring nations and peoples. In addition, the banner at the bottom of the coat of arms contains the words: "NATURA ET FELICITAS", a latin phrase meaning "Nature and Prosperity". Lastly, two flags, supporting Sovereign Colours, represent sovereignty and local culture throughout the Athabascan nation on each flank of the shield.

Athabasca Website: https://sites.google.com/view/gov/

Athabasca Established on the 1st of October 2023