Acadia University
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ACADIA UNIVERSITY
Country: Canada
Campus/location : Wolfville
Official blazon
Arms: Per pale Azure and Argent two Nova Scotia woodsman’s axes in saltire between in chief and in base a cushion charged with a wolf’s head and in the flanks an open book all counterchanged
Motto: IN PULVERE VINCES
Origin/meaning
The arms were initially granted on August 20, 1973 (UK grant) and again on August 15, 2006 (Canadian grant).
I have no information on the origin or meaning of these arms. Any information is welcome !
Literature: Information from http://www.gg.ca