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Every Child Matters Flag - FlagMart Canada - Orange Shirt Day - September 30th - Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada is September 30th

September 09, 2021

Wondering how you can commemorate on September 30th? Honour survivors, their families and communities through public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools. Be part of the reconciliation process on Orange Shirt Day by...

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Choosing the Right Size Flag for your Flag Pole

Choosing the Right Size Flag for your Flag Pole

May 27, 2021

You might be wondering whether the size of flag you buy really makes a difference. I mean, a pole is a pole? Does it really matter the size of flag that goes on it? The answer is Yes, Size DOES Matter! 

Follow our sizing guide below to give you a sense of the size of flag that would be perfect for your pole. 

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Rope and Toggle Vs. Grommets - Which is Better?

Rope and Toggle Vs. Grommets - Which is Better?

May 03, 2021

You might be wondering what type of finishing is best for your new flag. Should you get a flag with rope and toggle or one with grommets? What are the pros and cons for each? What other types of finishings are there and which one is right for you? We hope the below is helpful

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Clan Tartans and Highland Flags

Clan Tartans and Highland Flags

April 12, 2021

National Tartan Day is on April 6th! What is a Tartan and what does it represent? How are Tartan's used and displayed? What types of Tartan flags can be made and for what occasion?

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Canadian Casket Flags

Canadian Casket Flags

January 13, 2021

We often get questions about casket flags or funeral flags. Many customers ask questions such as "how do I properly drape casket flags over a casket?" "What are the rules about casket flags?" "Can I put two flags over a casket?"  These are all fantastic questions and we answer them in this short article. 

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Single Reverse vs. Double Sided Flags

Single Reverse vs. Double Sided Flags

December 10, 2020

Are you worried the flag you get will look weird if the words are reversed on the back? You might be thinking, what is the bleed through like on the reverse side? Will the colours on the back of the flag look the same as on the front or are the colours faded on the back side of the flag?

We hope this blog post will clarify your questions and help you decide which type of flag is best for you. 

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Mohawk Warrior Flag | FlagMart Canada

A Flag for one, A Flag for All

October 09, 2020

The Mohawk Warrior flag's story of creation and evolution of symbolism is a beautiful message of the power behind a flag. This flag was created as a symbol and a reminder of the unity and value of a particular people and culture. It's meaning has transcended beyond representing just one group. Due to the Oka Crisis, people across the country see this flag as a reminder of how a small group of indigenous peoples stood up in resistance and were inevitably heard.

Today, this flag and what it represents is respected nationally by all indigenous groups. We can even see evidence of the flag gaining global traction. It has been seen waved by groups under oppression by colonizing forces around the world. 

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The Importance of Flying Treaty Flags and Land Acknowledgement.

The Importance of Flying Treaty Flags and Land Acknowledgement.

September 09, 2020

Why is land acknowledgement important?  Land acknowledgments are a fundamental step towards honouring and recognizing the First Nations communities that occupied the land before us and who continue to occupy the and today. As a Canadian, an employee, a business owner, a student etc..we need to take active steps in truth and reconciliation. Land acknowledgements are a first real and actionable step that we can all take.

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ADVANCING RECONCILIATION a FNIM Resource for School Councils

October 28, 2019

The resources included in this document were developed by Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC) as a result of grants from Alberta Education to support the implementation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education for Reconciliation in Alberta.  Explanation of Terms (Stepping Stones is a publication of the Alberta Teachers’ Association Walking Together Project)  Treaty Map of Alberta  Alberta Treaties 6, 7, 8  History of First Nation Peoples in Alberta  History and Legacy of Residential Schools  Overview of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)  Advancing Reconciliation: Relationships

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The Very First British Columbia Ambulance Service Honour Guard flag

The Very First British Columbia Ambulance Service Honour Guard flag

April 11, 2017

On April 10th 2017 Barbara Fitzsimmons, the Chief Operating Officer of the BCEHS
presented Mike Wright, The Ceremonial Sergeant Major (CSM) of the BC Ambulance
Service Honour Guard, with the very first British Columbia Ambulance Service Honour
Guard flag.

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Keep Your Flag Looking Newer, Longer

Keep Your Flag Looking Newer, Longer

September 21, 2016

There's nothing that evokes a sense of pride so much as a brand new flag that has just been hoisted up and catches the wind! 

That feeling fades with the flag overtime. The sun, wind and cold temperatures or fluctuating temperatures can cause rips, tears, fading and general wear and tear on a flag. 

Flags take a lot of abuse out there in the elements. 

There are some things we can do to keep our flags looking new, vibrant and beautiful as long as possible. 

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Flying a Historical Flag in Canada

August 12, 2015

These rules outline the circumstances and order of precedence for flying historical flags in Canada and in Canadian environments abroad.

Definition

Historical flags are those that were used in the past by the Government of Canada or its colonial predecessors in New France and British North America to indicate jurisdiction, authority or ownership of property, or for use by armed forces on land, sea and air including those originating with metropolitan powers governing the colonies which eventually became Canada.

Application

The National Flag will always be flown on its own pole and may never be replaced by a historical flag. When historical flags are flown, the National Flag will also be flown.

Historical flags will be flown lower than and away from the National Flag. The top edge of the historical flags should never be flown higher than the lower edge of the National Flag. The distance separating the two poles will vary depending on the site but must, as with the height, emphasize the primacy of the National Flag.

For details on how to fly historical flags along with the National Flag of Canada, see the Historical Flag Policy.

Circumstances for flying historical flags

Today, there are many occasions or circumstances where historical flags could be displayed. Historical flags could be flown at a location where an historic event is commemorated or they could appear during a reenactment. They can be permanent or temporary installations; they can be carried, if appropriate.

Order of the flags – within a year, era or period of time

If more than one historical flag is to be flown, the flags should be grouped according to the year, era or period of time they were active.  For the specified year, era or period of time, the order of precedence is:

  1. The flag that represented the Government of Canada or its colonial predecessors in New France and British North America;
  2. The flags of other sovereign nations in alphabetical order (if applicable) from the period;
  3. The flags of the provinces of Canada (in the order in which they joined Confederation) from the period, if applicable;
  4. The flags of the territories of Canada (in the order in which they joined Confederation), from the period, if applicable;
  5. The flags of municipalities/cities from the period;
  6. The flags of military units from the period;
  7. The flags of organizations from the period.

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