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Speaking of flags, there are also important warning flags that boaters should be aware of. These flags, like the Hurricane Warning Flag and the Skin Diver Down Flag, send important messages to other vessels. They let everyone know about potentially dangerous weather conditions or the presence of divers in the area.
But nautical flags aren’t just for communication at sea. They also play a role in recreational boating. For example, there are flags that indicate the nationality of a vessel, the yacht club it belongs to, or even the personal interests of the boat owner. It’s like wearing a badge of honor on the water!
StFX espi-kina’matno’kuom etek Mi’kma’ki, wejkwa’taqanik Mi’kmaq maqamikewmuew mna’q iknmuetu’tik. Nalikitquniejk na Mi’kmawey wisun wjit Antigonish teluek Aklasie’w-iktuk, ‘place where branches are torn off.’
Ahoy there! Have you ever wondered about those colorful flags you see fluttering on docks and seaside buildings? They’re called nautical flags, or burgees, and they have an interesting history. In the past, they were essential for communication between ships at sea, before radios and sonar came along. But nautical flags are more than just pretty decorations – they serve a practical purpose for boaters too.
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1.5. When the flag is raised to the half-staff position or lowered from it, it is first raised to full staff then lowered.
Nautical flags are part of an international code signaling system. These flags represent letters of the alphabet, numbers, and other signals, and they come in vibrant colors like red, blue, yellow, black, and white for maximum visibility. The combinations of these colors were carefully chosen to be easily distinguishable from afar. So, if you see flags that are red and white, yellow and blue, blue and white, or black and white, now you know why!
Flags of other nations and provinces may be displayed during ceremonial events or public locations on campus as determined by the President or designate.
Four flags will be displayed at the entrance to the President’s Office, Morrison Hall: the Mi’kmaq flag, the Canadian flag, the Nova Scotia flag and the StFX flag, from left to right as seen by a spectator standing in front of the flags.
Four flags will be permanently displayed at the Alumni Ceremonial Flag Plaza: the Canadian flag, the Nova Scotia provincial flag, the Mi’kmaq flag and the StFX University Flag. The flags will be displayed in the following order, from left to right, as seen by a spectator standing in front of the Flag Plaza: the StFX flag, the Nova Scotia flag, the Canadian flag, the Mi’kmaq flag and a second StFX flag. The second university flag may be removed periodically to display symbolic or event-specific flags as determined by the President or designate.
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2.2 Any student, faculty or staff member of the University aware of the death of an individual deserving of recognition by the University should contact the President’s Office and/or the Communications Office.
This policy applies to all public displays of flags on University property and at ceremonial events held on the university campus.
While technology has made nautical flags less necessary for everyday communication, it’s still a good idea for boaters to understand the basics. Who knows, maybe you can even use your newfound code skills to spruce up your beach house with some flag decorations! So, next time you spot those colorful fluttering flags, remember the fascinating history and practicality behind them. Happy boating!
1.2. When three flags are flown together, the senior flag should occupy the central position with the next ranking flag to the left and the third ranking flag to the right as seen by a spectator in the front of the flags.
This policy establishes standards to be followed for the display of flags in public areas on the University Campus and at ceremonial events. It outlines which flags are permitted to fly on campus, and the authority and procedures to be followed concerning flying of flags in public areas on campus. It also establishes the standard for raising, lowering, half-masting and disposal of flags to ensure each is carried out in a consistent and respectful manner.
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1.6. When flags become faded or worn, they should be disposed of in a dignified way by private burning or burial. This should be done quietly without ceremony. It is not considered an act of disrespect to burn or bury an unserviceable flag.
On the stage during Convocation, StFX displays four flags: the Canadian, provincial, Mi’kmaq, and university flags, flown in order left to right, as seen by a spectator standing in front of the flags.
2.4 Flags will be flown at half-staff for the same duration as indicated by the Federal Government of Canada, Provincial Government of Nova Scotia, local Mi’kmaq Communities or the Town/County of Antigonish. For those indicated in 5.5.4, the University flag will be lowered on the day of the memorial service. If the service takes place on a weekend, the flag will be lowered to half-staff late Friday afternoon and raised Monday morning.
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a. Four Flags – normally will be the Canadian, Nova Scotian, Mi’kmaq and university flags, flown left to right. The university flag may be temporarily substituted with a symbolic or special event flag as approved by the President’s Office.
1.4. When more than one flag is flown and it is not possible to hoist or lower them at the same time, the senior flag should be hoisted first and lowered first.
b. Three Flags – Canadian flag in the central position, remaining flags (as approved by President or designate) on either side.
2.3 The Communications Office will notify the Safety & Security Division, Human Resources, Registrar and/or Alumni Office, as applicable, of the name of the individual along with the appropriate details. If the individual is a currently registered student, the Registrar’s Office will engage their procedure for notifying the appropriate academic and administrative departments. The Communications Office will also notify the University community through a website posting. The Safety & Security Division will arrange to have the flag or flags lowered to half-staff.
StFX is located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaw people. The Mi'kmaw name for Antigonish is Nalikitquniejk, meaning ‘place where branches are torn off.’
