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CROSS-CULTURAL AWARENESS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-12-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Education (General)
- Culture (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Northern Youth Abroad
1, record 1, English, Northern%20Youth%20Abroad
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NYA 1, record 1, English, NYA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Nunavut Youth Abroad Program 2, record 1, English, Nunavut%20Youth%20Abroad%20Program
former designation, correct
- NYAP 3, record 1, English, NYAP
former designation, correct
- NYAP 3, record 1, English, NYAP
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission. Northern Youth Abroad seeks to forster leadership, cross-cultural awareness, individual career goals, and international citizenship in the youth of the North. The program promotes success in education by providing life-changing experiences through volunteer work and travel. 1, record 1, English, - Northern%20Youth%20Abroad
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Northern Youth Abroad(NYA) is a registered not-for-profit charitable organization … that cultivates youth leadership, individual career goals, cross-cultural awareness, and international citizenship amongst youth from Nunavut and the Northwest Territories aged 15–22. 1, record 1, English, - Northern%20Youth%20Abroad
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Originally piloted in 1998 as the Nunavut Youth Abroad Program (NYAP), [the] organization has grown steadily over the years. In January 2005, the organization expanded its programming into the NWT [Northwest Territories.] 1, record 1, English, - Northern%20Youth%20Abroad
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
- Culture (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Northern Youth Abroad
1, record 1, French, Northern%20Youth%20Abroad
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- NYA 1, record 1, French, NYA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Nunavut Youth Abroad Program 2, record 1, French, Nunavut%20Youth%20Abroad%20Program
former designation, correct
- NYAP 3, record 1, French, NYAP
former designation, correct
- NYAP 3, record 1, French, NYAP
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Prizes and Awards (Arts and Culture)
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation
1, record 2, English, Governor%20General%27s%20Performing%20Arts%20Awards%20Foundation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GGPAAF 2, record 2, English, GGPAAF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Foundation was created and incorporated in 1992... Its mandate is to honour and celebrate the lifetime artistic achievement of Canada's outstanding performing artists, to foster cross-cultural awareness of Anglophone artists in French Canada and of Francophone artists in English Canada, to [promote] among Canadians the achievements and contributions of Canadian performing artists at home and abroad [and] to inspire future performing artists. 3, record 2, English, - Governor%20General%27s%20Performing%20Arts%20Awards%20Foundation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Foundation is responsible for coordinating the nomination and selection processes, organizing all special events related to the awards presentation ... and cultivating partnerships to enhance the profile of the awards. 3, record 2, English, - Governor%20General%27s%20Performing%20Arts%20Awards%20Foundation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Prix et récompenses (Arts et Culture)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Fondation des Prix du Gouverneur général pour les arts du spectacle
1, record 2, French, Fondation%20des%20Prix%20du%20Gouverneur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20pour%20les%20arts%20du%20spectacle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Fondation des PGGAS 1, record 2, French, Fondation%20des%20PGGAS
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Instituée en 1992, [...] la Fondation se donne les objectifs suivants : honorer et célébrer les réalisations exceptionnelles des plus grands artistes du spectacle au Canada; sensibiliser la population au pluralisme en présentant des artistes anglophones au Canada français et des artistes francophones au Canada anglais; promouvoir les artistes canadiens du spectacle, ainsi que leurs réalisations et contributions, partout au Canada et à l'étranger; et inspirer la relève artistique. 1, record 2, French, - Fondation%20des%20Prix%20du%20Gouverneur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20pour%20les%20arts%20du%20spectacle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Fondation coordonne le processus de nomination et de sélection des lauréats, organise les activités entourant la remise des prix [...] et crée des partenariats afin d'assurer le rayonnement des prix. 1, record 2, French, - Fondation%20des%20Prix%20du%20Gouverneur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20pour%20les%20arts%20du%20spectacle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-02-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Provincial Administration
- Aboriginal Law
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Cross-Cultural Awareness and Public Information
1, record 3, English, Cross%2DCultural%20Awareness%20and%20Public%20Information
correct, New Brunswick
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat. Cross-Cultural Awareness and Public Information is an important part of the Secretariat mandate. The objective is to increase the level of knowledge of Mi’kmaq and Maliseet cultures and aboriginal issues among public servants and the general public. This is regarded as an important means of improving understanding and fostering better relations with aboriginal people. The main areas of activity in 1999-2000 were the provision of cross-cultural awareness workshops, the development of information kits, and the creation of a Web site. 1, record 3, English, - Cross%2DCultural%20Awareness%20and%20Public%20Information
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Administration provinciale
- Droit autochtone
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Sensibilisation transculturelle et information publique
1, record 3, French, Sensibilisation%20transculturelle%20et%20information%20publique
correct, New Brunswick
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secrétariat des Affaires autochtones. La Sensibilisation transculturelle et l'information publique sont un volet important du mandat du Secrétariat, l'objectif étant de permettre aux fonctionnaires et au public de mieux connaître les cultures micmaques et malécites de même que les questions autochtones. Cet élément est vu comme un moyen important de favoriser la compréhension et de meilleures relations avec les autochtones. Durant l'année 1999-2000, des ateliers de sensibilisation transculturelle, l'élaboration de trousses d'information et la création d'un site Web comptaient parmi les activités réalisées dans ce secteur. 1, record 3, French, - Sensibilisation%20transculturelle%20et%20information%20publique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-08-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Cross-Cultural and Race-Relations Training
1, record 4, English, Cross%2DCultural%20and%20Race%2DRelations%20Training
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Correctional Service of Canada-Ethnocultural Programs. Canadians are committed to building a society that respects and values differences and where everyone is entitled to equal opportunities without fear of discrimination on the basis of colour, culture, ethnic or national origin. Cross-Cultural and Race-Relations Training is an effective way in which these goals are met. Training is designed to sensitize offenders and staff to different cultures and to foster cross-cultural awareness. 1, record 4, English, - Cross%2DCultural%20and%20Race%2DRelations%20Training
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Formation interculturelle et interraciale
1, record 4, French, Formation%20interculturelle%20et%20interraciale
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Service correctionnel du Canada - Programmes ethnoculturels. Les Canadiens veulent bâtir une société consciente et respectueuse des différences, une société où chacun a droit à des chances égales sans crainte de discrimination en raison de sa couleur, de sa culture ou de son origine ethnique ou nationale. La formation interculturelle et interraciale est un moyen efficace d'atteindre ces objectifs. La formation est conçue pour faire prendre conscience aux délinquants et aux membres du personnel des différentes cultures et pour cultiver la sensibilisation aux différences culturelles. 1, record 4, French, - Formation%20interculturelle%20et%20interraciale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-09-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Humanities and Social Sciences
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Unisphere Global Resource Centre
1, record 5, English, Unisphere%20Global%20Resource%20Centre
correct, Alberta
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Unisphere (Cross-Cultural) Learner Centre 1, record 5, English, Unisphere%20%28Cross%2DCultural%29%20Learner%20Centre
former designation, correct, Alberta
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objectives of this organization, which is established in Medicine Hat, Alberta, are to create a climate in which the sharing of cultures can be experienced and where vital global issues are discussed with openness; to provide a place for all peoples to develop as informed world citizens through sharing of ideas, experiences and friendship; to identify and develop sensitive awareness to the values of all cultures through dialogue, with a view to cross-cultural enrichment; to work towards a better understanding of the essential inter-relatedness, culturally and economically, of all nations; to "think globally, act locally". 1, record 5, English, - Unisphere%20Global%20Resource%20Centre
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sciences humaines
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Unisphere Global Resource Centre
1, record 5, French, Unisphere%20Global%20Resource%20Centre
correct, masculine noun, Alberta
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Unisphere (Cross-Cultural) Learner Centre 1, record 5, French, Unisphere%20%28Cross%2DCultural%29%20Learner%20Centre
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Alberta
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme établi à Medicine Hat (Alberta). 1, record 5, French, - Unisphere%20Global%20Resource%20Centre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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