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Record 1 1993-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heritage
DEF

A well-respected older member of a First Nation's (native) council, whose role is to direct younger members in his community to a native way of life according to the ways he was brought up.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Patrimoine
DEF

Aîné qui habite sur la réserve.

OBS

Le terme proposé s'inspire de tournures utilisées en médecine lorsqu'on fait référence aux personnes âgées.

Spanish

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