Symbols of Yukon
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Yukon is one of Canada's territories, and has established several territorial symbols.[1]
Official symbols
| Symbol | Image | Adopted | Remarks | |
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| Coat of arms | Coat of arms of Yukon |  |
1956 | It was approved officially by Queen Elizabeth II |
| Flag | Flag of Yukon |
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March 1, 1968 | |
| Shield of arms | Shield of arms of Yukon | .svg) |
1956 | Granted with other elements of the coat of arms |
| Floral | Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) |
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1957 | |
| Tree | Subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa) |
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2001 | The sap drawn from the blisters on its bark has been used by First Nation people as a traditional medicine for lung ailments. |
| Bird | Raven (Corvus corax) |
1985 | The raven is seen everywhere in Yukon. Raven is called "crow" by Yukon First Nations people. | |
| Gemstone | Lazulite |
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February 1976 | Lazulite is found in the layered sedimentary rock of the Blow River area in Ivvavik National Park. The colour and crystalline qualities of Yukon's lazulite are among the finest in the world. |
| Tartan | woven cloth is composed of green, dark blue, magenta, yellow and white stripes in varying widths on a light blue background. | 1984 | The tartan was accepted years later by the King of Arms of Her Majesty's New Registry House in Edinburgh in October 1984. |
References
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