Rama Police

Meaning of the Rama Police Service Insignia

Logo Created by Constable David Simcoe 1997

-The green sweet grass braid represents the mind, body and spirit. The shape represents the circle of life, everything done in the native culture is in a circle,  and that is because the power of the world always works in circles. As long as the circle is unbroken the people will flourish. 

-The blue background represents the water of the sacred gift of life it gives our people. 

-The bear claw represents the Rama Police and their role as protectors in the community. The Ojibway Clan system is made of seven original clans and each clan was known by its animal emblem or totem and each were given a function to serve their people. The Bear represents the strong and steady police and legal guardians; they spent a lot of time patrolling the land. The claws has been situated on the outermost circle just inside the braid to represent our role within the community; we protect and provide safety within its boarder but remain somewhat at arms length of the community due to our positions. The red inside the claw is a symbol of success and triumph representative of the strength of our people and our dedication to them. 

-The eagle feather is a symbol of wisdom, honesty and happiness. An Eagles feather must be earned and often warriors were honoured with this gift. The pipes represent our spiritual values and connection with Creator. 

-The medicine wheel including the four corners, represents our creator and the four races of man. 

-The inner green circle represents mother earth and the prominent red deer int he center represents the Chippewas of Rama First Nation being the Deer Clan. 

-The fire sign signifies our spirit and strength that comes from balance of everything in life. 

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