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Flags

Learn more about the flags flown on campus and their protocols.

Flags flown on campus

A flag is a piece of fabric used as the symbol or emblem of a country, community or institution.

There are three flags that are permanently displayed on Dalhousie’s Studley, Sexton, and Agricultural campuses. The flags are:

  • The Canadian flag
  • Nova Scotian flag
  • Mi’kmaq Grand Council flag

Dalhousie follows the Canadian Heritage Flag Etiquette. In some special cases, it is tradition for flags to be temporarily displayed (replacing the Canadian flag) during visits by the Sovereign or Canadian Government officials to campus.

For special occasions (African Heritage Month, Pride Week, etc.) additional flags or banners are often flown on campus using additional/temporary flagpoles.

Three flags on flagpoles with a clear blue sky.

Lowering flags to half-mast

It is tradition to honour the passing of an individual who fits the criteria below by flying all flags located on Dalhousie campuses at half-mast. Flags are lowered as soon as possible after notice of death is published and are raised the morning following the funeral or memorial service, or after two days if no service is to be held.

  1. His Majesty, the King, and members of the Royal Family
  2. Governor-General of Canada and the Prime Minister (former and current)
  3. Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia (current)
  4. A registered member of the student body 
  5. A member of the Board of Governors
  6. An active staff or faculty member
  7. A Professor Emeritus
  8. Holders of Honorary Degrees from Dalhousie University 
  9. Other, at the discretion of the President

For inquiries about the flag protocol, contact the President's Office.

 

Submit a notice of death in the Dal community

Flags lowered

The flags are currently lowered on campus to recognize the passing of Lindie Colp-Rutley. 

In Memoriam: Lindie Colp‑Rutley

Submit a notice of death in the Dal community

Complete and submit this form to notify us of a death in the Dal community.