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The flag of Manitoba consists of a Red Ensign defaced with the shield of the provincial coat of arms. Adopted in 1965 shortly after the new national flag was inaugurated, it has been the flag of the province since May 12 of the following year. Its adoption was intended to maintain the legacy of the Canadian Red Ensign as the country's ...
flag of Manitoba. Canadian provincial flag consisting of a red field (background) with the Union Jack in the canton and the provincial coat of arms —a bison and a Cross of St. George—at the fly end; the flag may be described as a defaced Canadian Red Ensign. The coat of arms of Manitoba was established by royal warrant on May 10, 1905 ...
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Act of Legislature assented to, May 11, 1965
Queen Elizabeth II’s approval of use of Royal Union flag, August 27, 1965
Royal Warrant of King Edward VII, May 10, 1905
Gazetted, September 23, 1905
Augmented by crest, supporters and motto by Warrant of Governor General Ramon John Hnatyshyn
Gazetted, December 5, 1992
After much negotiation with the Métis population, an agreement was reached and Manitoba became the fifth Canadian province. On May 12, 1870, the Manitoba Act received Royal Assent and was enacted on July 15, 1870.
Prairie Crocus
In Manitoba, the prairie crocus (Pulsatilla ludoviciana)—also known as anemone patens, the pasque-flower, the windflower (because of its furry petals) and the gosling plant—was officially adopted as the official flower in 1906. Interest had first been aroused by the Manitoba Horticultural Society. A subsequent vote among schoolchildren put the crocus in first place, the prairie lily second and the wild rose third.
Great Grey Owl
Manitoba adopted the great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) as its official bird on July 16, 1987. The great grey owl is the largest owl in North America with a wingspan of 1.3 metres (4 feet). The owl can be found across the province year round.
White Spruce
The white spruce (Picea glauca) is capable of surviving in virtually every climatic and environmental region of Manitoba. It is best known as a traditional Christmas tree, and thus is often cultivated for this purpose.
Flag: Flag of Manitoba: Flag of Manitoba: June 12, 1961 The flag was given royal approval by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in October 1965. The flag is a Red Ensign, which features the Union Jack in the canton, and the coat of arms on a red field or ground. Mammal: Plains bison
Feb 12, 2022 · The Manitoba flag may be flown by an individual or organization in the province, but precedence is given to the Canadian Flag. Official Emblems of Manitoba . MANITOBA FLAG. The official flag of the Province of Manitoba is the Red Ensign bearing the provincial coat-of-arms. This flag was given royal approval by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in ...
Flag of Manitoba. The flag of Manitoba was adopted on 4 October 1910. It is a Canadian Red Ensign with a canton from the Union Flag in the upper left corner, and the coat of arms of Manitoba in the lower right.
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MANITOBA. We propose to do full honour to a flag that carries so much tradition with it.1 Premier Duff Roblin (1965) (in referring to the adoption of a red ensign as the provincial flag) On Friday last the 10th instant [December 10, 1869] the French went through the ceremony of hoisting the flag of their Provisional Government.
