due to the history of canada, heraldry in the country has incorporated aboriginal and first nations symbols and elements. the coat of arms of nunavut, for example, includes elements such as an inukshuk, a qulliq, and an igloo, all of which are references to the inuit peoples who live in the area, while the arms of the canadian heraldic authority include ravens, a first nations symbol of creation and transformation. in addition, some canadians choose to bear their arms on a roundel rather than a shield, a reference to a drumhead; an example is the coat of arms of nunavut.