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NL Flag

NL Flag History First flag believed to have been used that specifically represented NL had a fir tree with a pink background representing a field.

NL Flag History The first official flag representing NL, that was used by vessels in service was the Blue Ensign from 1870-1904

NL Flag History They also legislated the Red Ensign. The Red Ensign was used to represent NL as an independent Dominion within the British Empire in 1907. Dominion of NL (civil ensign legislated by British Government) 1907-1960’s. Contains the Union Jack and great seal of NL.

NL Flag History Union Jack Flag, official for both the Dominion and Province of NL, 1931-1980

Provincial Flag White is representative of snow and ice; Blue represents the Sea Red represents human effort Gold our confidence in ourselves.

Other Symbolism The Blue section, most reminiscent of the Union Jack represents our Commonwealth heritage. Official flag from 1952-1980. - The Red section and Gold section, larger than the others, represent our future.

Other Symbolism The two triangles outlined in the picture portray the mainland and island parts of our province reaching forward together. A golden arrow points the way to what we believe will be a bright future.

Other Symbolism Christian Cross, the Beothuck and Naskapi ornamentation, the outline of the maple leaf in the centre of the flag, a triumphant figure and our place in the space age. The image of the trident represents our continued dependence on the fishery and the resources of the sea.

Other Symbolism The arrow assumes the aspect of a sword which is to remind us of the sacrifice of our War Veterans. - It therefore, mirrors our past, present and future. The flag was officially adopted on June 6, 1980. Designed by Christopher Pratt

NL Tricolor Newfoundland tricolor, green, white, and pink. Some believe it was actually an official flag of Newfoundland but this is not the case It originated in the 1880’s as the flag of a Roman Catholic Fraternal (the star of the sea) group in St. John’s, NL. One of the oldest recognized flags in the world

NL Tricolor Some resemblance to Irish Flag except pink is used instead of orange. Orange has a protestant representation as it reflects King William of Orange

Assignment From your understanding of Newfoundland culture and your experience living in Newfoundland, create a Flag that you believe would be a good representation of Newfoundland culture. Also, write a paragraph explaining why you designed the flag this way. What do the symbols, images, or colors represent? Why did you choose them?