Buy Online - Fransaskois or Franco-Saskatchewanians Flag
Product Description
All of our flags come in 2 different fabric options: standard knitted polyester and premium nylon.
Knitted polyester is our standard fabric and is the most common material for flags worldwide. It offers a great print with approximately 70% bleed-through onto the reverse side. It is a fantastic choice for an economical flag that is both durable yet cost effective.
Nylon is our premium fabric that offers maximum durability and colour penetration of approx. 95%. For reference, nylon is the Canadian Government standard material for flags. These nylon flags can be seen flown outside most hospitals, RCMP detachments, schools, Government buildings, etc.
Sizing
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Detailed Fransaskois Flag Product Description
The Fransaskois flag was adopted in 1976 by the Association of French-Canadians of Saskatchewan. This was the first francophone flag in Western Canada. It was chosen in the late 70s by way of contest.
The flag has a green cross entered towards the upper hoist, sitting on a field of yellow. A red fleur de lis is set in the lower fly.
The yellow represents the prairie province as well as symbolizes the wheat fields. The green cross represents the early missionaries and the Christian faith of the Fransaskois. Green also stands for the boreal forest areas in Saskatchewan's north. The red fleur de lis is the emblem of Frenchness. It was also used as the arms of a French explorer that went to this area. Red is for the heart, a symbol of the aspirations of the French community in Saskatchewan. Yellow, green and red are also the colours of the provincial flag of Saskatchewan.
Perfect for proudly displaying your heritage. At FlagMart Canada, we are happy to customize your order or help you to amend it to fit your needs. For other sizes or materials, please reach out via the contact us link.
Further information:
sources:
- Kevin Harrington: 'The Flags of the Francophonie in Canada', Flag Bulletin, No. 147, 1992, pp.139-152.