Manitoba Flag

The Manitoba flag history is not very old as compare to the history of the Manitoba itself. There is an approximate one century difference between the Manitoba creation and the adoption of the flag of Manitoba. As the adoption occurred in 19th century while the territory created in 18th century. Manitoba became a part of the amalgamation of Canada on 15th July 1870 and came into existence as an official territory of the Canada. The Manitoba’s flag was approved by the coat of arms of Manitoba in 1905. While the flag of Manitoba was approved officially by the government of Manitoba on 12th may 1966. So there is almost 96 years difference between country creation and flag adoption that is a quite big difference.

The name of the Manitoba is inspired from the word of Cree Indian that is Manitou bou, meaning of this word is narrows of spiritual strength. This name gives the idea about the place or the spot at the center of the Manitoba Lake that is very narrow. The official motto of the Manitoba is: Gloriosus et Liber, the meaning of this motto is magnificent and sovereign. Manitobans were persistently honored and cherished as they were the leading citizens of Canada with a new Canadian flag which was a significant emblem of Canada's nationhood. On 11th May 2000, the new design of Manitoba Flag for the substitute Manitoba‘s Governor, approved by the Governor General. Manitoba Flag is a disparity of the Red Ensign which holds the shield of the provincial coat of arms. The federal government decided to replace the Canadian Red Ensign with the Maple Leaf flag verdict to adopt the flag was finished.

The description of the Manitoba flag is simple but little bit long. The flag of Manitoba is made with the general proportion of 1:2. The background of the flag of Manitoba is painted with the pure red color. At the upper left side or the quarter of the flag of Manitoba, the union jack of the Great Britain is drawn. While at the right side and at the center of the flag, the shield of the territory is drawn. The shield comprises of two portions, at the upper portion the St. George cross is drawn on a white background. While at the lower side the color of the background is painted with dark green upon which a rock is drawn and above the rock a bison is standing and facing towards the hoist side of the flag. The meaning of the Manitoba flag is simple; the union jack on the flag depicts the strong association of the Manitoba with the Great Britain. The St. George cross on the flag depicts the emblem of England, as the St. George cross is the big emblem of the British flags. The bison on the flags of Manitoba depicts the lot of bison that were roamed in the territory in previous times.

The Flags of Manitoba hoisted for the Commonwealth Games, on anniversaries of the province, on Olympics and on the independence day of Canada as well. The pictures of the Manitoba Flags can be easily downloaded from internet either in animated or static form, along with maps and detail information of the geographical area of the Manitoba. The Manitoba flag lapel pins are also available in the market and usually dressed by the country officials or most of the people of Manitoba on the independence day of Manitoba or on some events like sports festival.