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TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE KEEPER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Knowledge Keeper
1, record 1, English, Knowledge%20Keeper
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Traditional Knowledge Keeper 1, record 1, English, Traditional%20Knowledge%20Keeper
correct, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In Canada, a respected member of an Indigenous community who possesses and cares for traditional teachings and knowledge in one or several areas. 1, record 1, English, - Knowledge%20Keeper
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are many kinds of Knowledge Keepers, ranging from Indigenous language speakers to song carriers and dancers, for example. Knowledge Keepers can also help Elders in carrying out teachings and ceremonies. A Knowledge Keeper's role and responsibilities vary from one community to another. 1, record 1, English, - Knowledge%20Keeper
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The designations "Knowledge Keeper" and "Traditional Knowledge Keeper" are capitalized as a sign of respect. 1, record 1, English, - Knowledge%20Keeper
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gardien du savoir
1, record 1, French, gardien%20du%20savoir
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gardienne du savoir 1, record 1, French, gardienne%20du%20savoir
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- gardien des savoirs 2, record 1, French, gardien%20des%20savoirs
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- gardienne des savoirs 1, record 1, French, gardienne%20des%20savoirs
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- gardien du savoir traditionnel 1, record 1, French, gardien%20du%20savoir%20traditionnel
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- gardienne du savoir traditionnel 1, record 1, French, gardienne%20du%20savoir%20traditionnel
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- gardien des savoirs traditionnels 2, record 1, French, gardien%20des%20savoirs%20traditionnels
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- gardienne des savoirs traditionnels 1, record 1, French, gardienne%20des%20savoirs%20traditionnels
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au Canada, membre respecté d'une communauté autochtone qui possède des enseignements et des connaissances traditionnels dans un ou plusieurs domaines et qui en prend soin. 1, record 1, French, - gardien%20du%20savoir
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe de nombreux types de gardiens du savoir. Il peut s'agir, par exemple, de locuteurs de langues autochtones, de porteurs de chants ou de danseurs. Les gardiens du savoir peuvent également aider les Aînés à donner des enseignements et à célébrer des cérémonies. Le rôle et les responsabilités des gardiens du savoir varient d'une communauté à l'autre. 1, record 1, French, - gardien%20du%20savoir
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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