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BHM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- History (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Black History Month
1, record 1, English, Black%20History%20Month
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BHM 2, record 1, English, BHM
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous country. 3, record 1, English, - Black%20History%20Month
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada following a motion introduced by [the Honourable Jean] Augustine. The House of Commons carried the motion unanimously. In February 2008, Senator Donald Oliver, the first Black man appointed to the Senate, introduced the motion to recognize contributions of Black Canadians and February as Black History Month. It received unanimous approval and was adopted on March 4, 2008. The adoption of this motion completed Canada's parliamentary position on Black History Month. 3, record 1, English, - Black%20History%20Month
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Histoire (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Mois de l'histoire des Noirs
1, record 1, French, Mois%20de%20l%27histoire%20des%20Noirs
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MHN 2, record 1, French, MHN
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au cours du Mois de l'histoire des Noirs, les Canadiens célèbrent les multiples réalisations et apports de Canadiens noirs et de leurs communautés qui, tout au long de l'histoire, ont grandement contribué à faire du Canada un pays culturellement diversifié, compatissant et prospère. 3, record 1, French, - Mois%20de%20l%27histoire%20des%20Noirs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En décembre 1995, la Chambre des communes a reconnu officiellement le mois de février comme étant le Mois de l'histoire des Noirs au Canada à la suite d'une motion initiée par [l'honorable Jean] Augustine. La Chambre des communes a adopté la motion à l'unanimité. En février 2008, le sénateur Donald Oliver, le premier homme noir nommé au Sénat, a présenté la motion visant à reconnaître les contributions des Canadiens noirs et à faire de février le Mois de l'histoire des Noirs. Elle a reçu l'approbation unanime et a été adoptée le 4 mars 2008. L'adoption de cette motion a complété la position parlementaire du Canada sur le Mois de l'histoire des Noirs. 3, record 1, French, - Mois%20de%20l%27histoire%20des%20Noirs
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Historia (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Mes de la Historia de los Negros
1, record 1, Spanish, Mes%20de%20la%20Historia%20de%20los%20Negros
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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