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ESKIMO [23 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Inuk
1, record 1, English, Inuk
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Eskimo 2, record 1, English, Eskimo
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In Canada, an Indigenous person who inhabits, or whose ancestors traditionally inhabited, the northern regions and Arctic coasts of Canada known as Inuit Nunangat. 3, record 1, English, - Inuk
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Eskimo : term that is considered offensive and should therefore be avoided. 4, record 1, English, - Inuk
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Inuk: The plural of "Inuk" is "Inuit." ... The plural form "Inuuk" is also used when referring to two people. 3, record 1, English, - Inuk
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Inuit
- Inuuk
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Inuit
1, record 1, French, Inuit
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Inuite 2, record 1, French, Inuite
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- Inuk 3, record 1, French, Inuk
correct, see observation, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
- Esquimau 4, record 1, French, Esquimau
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- Esquimaude 4, record 1, French, Esquimaude
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au Canada, personne autochtone qui habite ou dont les ancêtres habitaient traditionnellement les régions du Nord et les côtes arctiques du Canada, c'est-à-dire l'Inuit Nunangat. 5, record 1, French, - Inuit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Inuit; Inuite : Le Bureau de la traduction préconise dans sa Recommandation linguistique révisée en 2023 l'emploi du nom propre singulier «Inuit» ou son féminin «Inuite» et de son accord en genre et en nombre conformément aux règles de la grammaire française. 6, record 1, French, - Inuit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Inuit; Inuite; Inuk : Dans l'esprit de la réconciliation et de l'inclusion, il est recommandé d'employer les termes que la communauté concernée utilise. 5, record 1, French, - Inuit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Esquimau; Esquimaude : termes qui sont considérés offensants et qui devraient donc être évités. 6, record 1, French, - Inuit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Inuk : La forme au pluriel est «Inuit». La forme au pluriel «Inuuk» est aussi parfois employée pour désigner deux personnes. 6, record 1, French, - Inuit
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Inuuk
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de habitantes y nombres de pueblos
- Pueblos indígenas (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- inuit
1, record 1, Spanish, inuit
correct, see observation, common gender
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- esquimal 2, record 1, Spanish, esquimal
avoid, see observation, common gender
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Miembro del] pueblo de raza mongólica que, en pequeños grupos dispersos, habita la margen ártica de América del Norte, de Groenlandia y de Asia. 2, record 1, Spanish, - inuit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inuit: Término no recogido en el Diccionario de la Real Academia pero que sí traen otros diccionarios como el de Manuel Seco [Diccionario de dudas y dificultades de la lengua española] que se emplea como sustantivo común invariable en cuanto al género: el/la inuit. El plural es inuits. 1, record 1, Spanish, - inuit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
esquimal: Este término no se utiliza en el contexto canadiense pero sí se emplea para hacer referencia a ciertos grupos que habitan en Alaska. 3, record 1, Spanish, - inuit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
En español los gentilicios no llevan mayúscula. 4, record 1, Spanish, - inuit
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-04-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Inuit
1, record 2, English, Inuit
correct, see observation, plural, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Eskimo 2, record 2, English, Eskimo
avoid, see observation, plural
- Eskimos 3, record 2, English, Eskimos
avoid, see observation, plural
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In Canada, an Indigenous People that inhabits or that traditionally inhabited the northern regions and Arctic coasts of Canada known as Inuit Nunangat, and whose members are united by a common origin, history and culture. 4, record 2, English, - Inuit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Inuit are one of the three legally recognized Indigenous Peoples in Canada. 4, record 2, English, - Inuit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Inuit: Because in Inuktitut the noun "Inuit" is already plural in form, it is used in English without the English plural ending "s." 4, record 2, English, - Inuit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Inuit: Since the term "Inuit" means "the people," the use of "the" and "people" is redundant and should be avoided in expressions such as "the Inuit" and "Inuit people." 4, record 2, English, - Inuit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Eskimo; Eskimos : terms that are considered offensive and should therefore be avoided. 5, record 2, English, - Inuit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Inuits
1, record 2, French, Inuits
correct, see observation, plural masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Inuit 1, record 2, French, Inuit
correct, see observation, plural masculine noun, Canada
- Esquimaux 2, record 2, French, Esquimaux
avoid, see observation, plural masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au Canada, peuple autochtone qui habite ou habitait traditionnellement les régions du Nord et les côtes arctiques du Canada, c'est-à-dire l'Inuit Nunangat, et dont les membres sont unis par une origine, une histoire et une culture communes. 3, record 2, French, - Inuits
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Inuit sont l'un des trois peuples autochtones légalement reconnus au Canada. 3, record 2, French, - Inuits
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Inuits; Inuit : Le Bureau de la traduction préconise dans sa Recommandation linguistique révisée en 2023 l'emploi du nom propre singulier «Inuit» ou son féminin «Inuite» et de son accord en genre et en nombre conformément aux règles de la grammaire française. Toutefois, l'emploi de la forme plurielle invariable «Inuit» est également accepté. 4, record 2, French, - Inuits
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Inuits; Inuit : Dans l'esprit de la réconciliation et de l'inclusion, il est recommandé d'employer les termes que la communauté concernée utilise. 3, record 2, French, - Inuits
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Esquimaux : terme qui est considéré offensant et qui devrait donc être évité. 4, record 2, French, - Inuits
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-06-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- The Copper Inuit
1, record 3, English, The%20Copper%20Inuit
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Copper Eskimo 2, record 3, English, Copper%20Eskimo
former designation, correct, see observation, Canada
- Copper Indian 3, record 3, English, Copper%20Indian
former designation, correct, see observation, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nickname given by the Europeans to any Inuit tribe (especially the Yellowknife) associated with the large deposits of copper that were thought to be present in Northern Canada. In 1770-72, Samuel Hearne travelled inland to Yellowknife territory and dispelled the idea of rich copper deposits. 4, record 3, English, - The%20Copper%20Inuit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The nickname was, with the evolution of usage : Copper Indian(s), Copper Eskimo(s), Copper Inuit. 4, record 3, English, - The%20Copper%20Inuit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- The Copper Inuit
1, record 3, French, The%20Copper%20Inuit
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Inuit du cuivre 2, record 3, French, Inuit%20du%20cuivre
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- Copper Eskimo 3, record 3, French, Copper%20Eskimo
former designation, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- Esquimau du cuivre 4, record 3, French, Esquimau%20du%20cuivre
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- Copper Indian 5, record 3, French, Copper%20Indian
former designation, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- Indien du cuivre 6, record 3, French, Indien%20du%20cuivre
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surnom donné par les Européens à toute bande indienne (particulièrement aux Couteaux-Jaunes) associée aux vastes dépôts de cuivre que l'on croyait présents dans le Nord canadien. En 1770-1772, Samuel Hearne parcourt les terres intérieures qu'occupe ce groupe autochtone et constate que de tels dépôts n'existent pas. 3, record 3, French, - The%20Copper%20Inuit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon l'évolution des usages, on a parlé d'«Indien(s) du cuivre», d'«Esquimau(x) du cuivre» et d'«Inuit(s) du cuivre», quand on ne conserve pas la désignation anglaise, «Copper Indian(s)», «Cooper Eskimo(s)» ou «Copper Inuit». Mais il s'agit toujours d'autochtones associés au cuivre, qui s'en servent ou en façonnent, et non «d'indiens de l'âge du cuivre», période à laquelle les autochtones canadiens ne sont pas associés. 3, record 3, French, - The%20Copper%20Inuit
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-07-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- of the People of the North
1, record 4, English, of%20the%20People%20of%20the%20North
correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Nunatsiarnuit 2, record 4, English, Nunatsiarnuit
correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
- Northwester 1, record 4, English, Northwester
former designation, correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
- Nor 'Wester 1, record 4, English, Nor%20%27Wester
former designation, correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
- North-Wester 1, record 4, English, North%2DWester
former designation, correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coming from, of, or having to do with the Northwest Territories or its people. 3, record 4, English, - of%20the%20People%20of%20the%20North
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In English, the noun and the adjective have the same spelling, though the adjective never takes the form of the plural. 1, record 4, English, - of%20the%20People%20of%20the%20North
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
People of the North : A name given by the Ministry of Information of the Northwest Territories(Yellowknife), the translation of the Eskimo word NUNATSIARNUIT. 2, record 4, English, - of%20the%20People%20of%20the%20North
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Northwester: Having to do with a native of or resident of the Northwest Territories, the early administrative districts which became Saskatchewan and Alberta in 1905. 4, record 4, English, - of%20the%20People%20of%20the%20North
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Nor’Wester: A shortened version of "North-Wester" (several variants); historically, having to do with a North West Company (NWC) agent, wintering partner, employee or servant; a trader or "engagé" who winters in the hinterland; or a veteran of these experiences. The noun can also be used adjectively to refer to the NWC and its employees. "Nor’Wester" may have to do with a native or resident of the Northwest Territories, usually non-Indian, but in the literature of the fur trade the term is usually associated with the NWC and its members. 5, record 4, English, - of%20the%20People%20of%20the%20North
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Territorian: [A term linked to the name of the] resident of the Northern Territory, Australia. 6, record 4, English, - of%20the%20People%20of%20the%20North
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ténois
1, record 4, French, t%C3%A9nois
correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- ténoise 1, record 4, French, t%C3%A9noise
correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
- territorien 1, record 4, French, territorien
former designation, correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
- territorienne 1, record 4, French, territorienne
former designation, correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui provient des Territoires du Nord-Ouest, les concerne ou leur est propre, ou l'est à ses habitants. 2, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9nois
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formes plurielles : ténois, ténoises; territoriens, territoriennes. Dans un nom de peuple, ne pas confondre le substantif, nom de personne, qui demande la majuscule initiale, et l'adjectif, un qualifiant, qui appelle la minuscule. 3, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9nois
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ténois(e) : De «T.N.-(O.)» + «Ois(e)» = T.N.-Ois(e), énoncé et écrit «Ténois, Ténoise(s); ténois, ténoise(s)». 3, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9nois
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
L'adjectif «territorien(s), territorienne(s)» [du gentilé historique] a déjà désigné ce qui est propre à l'habitant des Territoires du Nord-Ouest, surtout au cours de la période précédant 1905, année de la création des provinces de la Saskatchewan et d'Alberta. Le terme n'est plus en usage ayant été remplacé par la forme correspondante des gentilés plus appropriés aux noms des nouvelles administrations. Ne pas confondre avec l'adjectif «territorial», de portée plus juridique : le Conseil territorial. 3, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9nois
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Language (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- innuitonym
1, record 5, English, innuitonym
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- inuitonym 1, record 5, English, inuitonym
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
innuit also inuit : the Eskimo people of America as distinguished from the Eskimo people of Asia... : the language of the Innuit people. 2, record 5, English, - innuitonym
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
-onym: name. 2, record 5, English, - innuitonym
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Linguistique (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- esquimaunyme
1, record 5, French, esquimaunyme
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Un] esquimaunyme aurait été plus respectueux de la culture principale au détroit d'Hudson. 2, record 5, French, - esquimaunyme
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
esquimau: habitant des terres arctiques de l'Amérique et du Groenland. Relatif à ces habitants. 3, record 5, French, - esquimaunyme
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
-onyme, -onymie, -onymique: Eléments du gr. "ônumos", de "onoma" «nom». 3, record 5, French, - esquimaunyme
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-12-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Inuit dog
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Inuit%20dog
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Eskimo dog 2, record 6, English, Canadian%20Eskimo%20dog
avoid, see observation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nunavut selected the Canadian Inuit dog (Canis familiaris borealis) to be the official animal of the new territory. Called Qimmiq in Inuktitut, this dog is one of the oldest pure breeds and the sole remaining domestic animal of the Aboriginal Peoples of not only Canada, but North America. 3, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Inuit%20dog
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Eskimo : term once given to Inuit by European explorers and is now rarely used in Canada. It is derived from an Algonquin term meaning "raw meat eaters, "and many people find the term offensive. The term is still frequently used in the United States in reference to Inuit in Alaska. 4, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Inuit%20dog
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chien inuit canadien
1, record 6, French, chien%20inuit%20canadien
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- chien esquimau canadien 2, record 6, French, chien%20esquimau%20canadien
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«Qimmiit» est le pluriel de «qimmiq», le nom inuit donné au chien inuit canadien (Canis familiaris borealis), un type particulier de husky qui est considéré comme étant la race la plus ancienne et la plus rare des chiens de race indigène de l’Amérique du Nord. 1, record 6, French, - chien%20inuit%20canadien
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Esquimau : Les explorateurs européens avaient donné aux Inuits l'appellation Esquimau. Ce terme, rarement utilisé au Canada, provient d'un nom algonquin qui signifie «mangeur de viande crue». Bon nombre de personnes jugent ce terme péjoratif. Cependant, ce mot (sous sa forme anglaise Eskimo) est encore utilisé aux États-Unis pour désigner les Inuits qui vivent en Alaska. À noter que ce terme s'accorde en genre et en nombre : Esquimaude, Esquimaudes et Esquimaux. 3, record 6, French, - chien%20inuit%20canadien
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mamíferos
- Cría de perros y gatos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- perro esquimal
1, record 6, Spanish, perro%20esquimal
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perro de origen ártico, grande y de pelaje denso, bastante largo en todo el cuerpo, excepto en el morro, utilizado como animal de tiro en los trineos. 2, record 6, Spanish, - perro%20esquimal
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-09-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Federal Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Northern Service Officer
1, record 7, English, Northern%20Service%20Officer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- N.S.O. 2, record 7, English, N%2ES%2EO%2E
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Northern Affairs Administrator 3, record 7, English, Northern%20Affairs%20Administrator
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the first years, when teachers in Eskimo schools were almost the only white families in the Arctic, they were expected to perform welfare work after school hours... today special "welfare officers" and "northern service officers" carry out those duties. 4, record 7, English, - Northern%20Service%20Officer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Administration fédérale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- administrateur du Nord
1, record 7, French, administrateur%20du%20Nord
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- administrateur des Affaires du Nord 1, record 7, French, administrateur%20des%20Affaires%20du%20Nord
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Administrateur du gouvernement dans le Nord. 1, record 7, French, - administrateur%20du%20Nord
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système d'implantation administrative développé à partir de 1953; l'évolution politique et le passage de l'administration territorienne d'Ottawa à Yellowknife à partir de 1967 ont modifié le faciès et les fonctions de ce représentant du Sud dans le Nord. 1, record 7, French, - administrateur%20du%20Nord
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-06-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
- Sculpture
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Igloo tag 1, record 8, English, Igloo%20tag
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Igloo Tag guarantees that the sculpture is an authentic Inuit carving. 1, record 8, English, - Igloo%20tag
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Text written on the tag is as follows : Canada/eskimo art esquimau/GUARANTEE/The "IGLOO" name/A guarantee of your sculpture's authenticity/In order to protect both the artist and collector, the Canadian government has registered the igloo symbol as a trademark. Only sculptures bearing this symbol are authentic Inuit handcrafted works. 2, record 8, English, - Igloo%20tag
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
- Sculpture
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- étiquette L'Igloo
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9tiquette%20L%27Igloo
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] une étiquette d'authenticité ornée d'un iglou symbolique est attachée aux sculptures esquimaudes originales. 2, record 8, French, - %C3%A9tiquette%20L%27Igloo
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce qui est indiqué sur l'étiquette : Canada / eskimo art esquimau / GARANTIE / La marque «L'IGLOO» / Une garantie d'authenticité / Pour protéger à la fois l'acquéreur et l'artiste, le gouvernement canadien a enregistré le symbole de l'igloo comme marque déposée. Seules les sculptures qui portent cette étiquette sont d'authentiques œuvres, faites à la main. 3, record 8, French, - %C3%A9tiquette%20L%27Igloo
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-05-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Peoples
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Eskimo identification disc number
1, record 9, English, Eskimo%20identification%20disc%20number
correct, see observation
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Eskimo disc number 2, record 9, English, Eskimo%20disc%20number
correct, see observation
- Eskimo number 3, record 9, English, Eskimo%20number
correct, see observation
- Inuit disc number 4, record 9, English, Inuit%20disc%20number
correct, see observation
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The eventual objective of this program is to eliminate Eskimo disc numbers, and do away with disc lists. 2, record 9, English, - Eskimo%20identification%20disc%20number
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The compound nouns with "Eskimo" are the historical denominations for this concept. The term "Eskimo" has been replaced by "Inuit. " 5, record 9, English, - Eskimo%20identification%20disc%20number
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Peuples Autochtones
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- numéro d'esquimau
1, record 9, French, num%C3%A9ro%20d%27esquimau
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- numéro de disque inuit 2, record 9, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20disque%20inuit
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Numéro attribué, vers les années 1930 et jusque dans les années 70 environ, à chaque Inuit lors de sa naissance et qu'il conservait jusqu'à sa mort afin de l'identifier. 3, record 9, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20d%27esquimau
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les numéros de disque, composés de lettres et chiffres, se divisaient en douze séries représentant autant de régions du Canada. Ex. de numéro : E7-603 (numéro du sculpteur Enutsiak, de Frobisher Bay) 3, record 9, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20d%27esquimau
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«Numéro d'esquimau» constitue la désignation historique de ce concept. Le terme «esquimau» a désormais disparu au profit de celui d'«inuit». 3, record 9, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20d%27esquimau
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sled-dog race
1, record 10, English, sled%2Ddog%20race
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- dog derby 2, record 10, English, dog%20derby
correct
- dogsled race 2, record 10, English, dogsled%20race
correct
- dogsleigh race 2, record 10, English, dogsleigh%20race
correct
- dog-team race 2, record 10, English, dog%2Dteam%20race
correct
- dog race 2, record 10, English, dog%20race
correct, generic
- derby 2, record 10, English, derby
correct, generic
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A race in which contestants are dog teams and drivers. 2, record 10, English, - sled%2Ddog%20race
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A "sled-dog race" is an event in "sled-dog racing", the sport. The breed of sled dog used by the Canadian Inuit, the Canadian Eskimo Dog, is back in harness, saved from extinction by a special breeding program after the snowmobile replaced dog power in the Arctic. Still, most of the dogs in sled-dog races are Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes and Samoyeds. The number of dogs in a team varies from one to nine 3, record 10, English, - sled%2Ddog%20race
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sled-dog racing terms. 3, record 10, English, - sled%2Ddog%20race
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- course d'attelages de chiens
1, record 10, French, course%20d%27attelages%20de%20chiens
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Course où les participants sont des attelages de chiens guidés, chacun, par un conducteur. 2, record 10, French, - course%20d%27attelages%20de%20chiens
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quand l'expression signifie le sport, «course» doit demeurer au singulier; le mot peut se mettre au pluriel s'il s'agit de plusieurs épreuves. 2, record 10, French, - course%20d%27attelages%20de%20chiens
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les Inuits ont surtout utilisé les chiens esquimaux pour se déplacer dans l'Arctique. Pratiquement éteinte avec la venue de la motoneige, cette race de chiens a été sauvée de l'extinction par un programme spécial de reproduction. Néanmoins, les attelages de chiens sont composés essentiellement de huskies de Sibérie, de malamutes d'Alaska et de samoyèdes. Un attelage compte de 1 à 9 chiens. 2, record 10, French, - course%20d%27attelages%20de%20chiens
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- finger mask
1, record 11, English, finger%20mask
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From an Alaskan Eskimo culture. 2, record 11, English, - finger%20mask
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Anthropologie
- Archéologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- masque digital
1, record 11, French, masque%20digital
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Masque tenu en l'air par les doigts grâce à des trous dans sa partie inférieure. 1, record 11, French, - masque%20digital
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Consultation du Service canadien d'ethnologie, Musées nationaux du Canada. 1, record 11, French, - masque%20digital
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-06-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sled dog
1, record 12, English, sled%20dog
correct, see observation
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- pack dog 2, record 12, English, pack%20dog
correct, see observation
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dog, as an Eskimo dog, trained and used to draw a sled, especially in the Arctic. 2, record 12, English, - sled%20dog
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sled dog: A generic for dogs now especially used in sled-dog racing. 2, record 12, English, - sled%20dog
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pack dog: A generic for dogs as traditionally used for transportation purposes in the North. From: "pack horse: A horse used to carry packs of goods.". 2, record 12, English, - sled%20dog
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- chien de traîneau
1, record 12, French, chien%20de%20tra%C3%AEneau
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- chien de somme 2, record 12, French, chien%20de%20somme
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- chien de trait 2, record 12, French, chien%20de%20trait
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Un chien, surtout un chien esquimau, élevé et entraîné pour tirer un traîneau, surtout dans l'Arctique. 2, record 12, French, - chien%20de%20tra%C3%AEneau
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chien de traîneau : générique pour désigner surtout les chiens utilisés en course d'attelages de chiens. 2, record 12, French, - chien%20de%20tra%C3%AEneau
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chien de somme et chien de trait : Expressions calquées sur «bête de somme» et «cheval de trait» et qui n'ont presque plus cours; elles valaient, avant l'apparition de la motoneige, quand le chien servait à des fins de déplacement ou de transport de marchandise. 2, record 12, French, - chien%20de%20tra%C3%AEneau
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes diversos
- Cría de perros y gatos
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- perro de trineo
1, record 12, Spanish, perro%20de%20trineo
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perro que forma parte de la línea de tiro de un trineo. 2, record 12, Spanish, - perro%20de%20trineo
Record 13 - internal organization data 2010-02-05
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Various Sports
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Sled-Dog Racing World Championship
1, record 13, English, Sled%2DDog%20Racing%20World%20Championship
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The world championship of sled-dog racing is held annually at Anchorage, Alaska. It consists of three 40-kilometre dashes in as many days. 1, record 13, English, - Sled%2DDog%20Racing%20World%20Championship
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
From "sled dog" : A dog, as an Eskimo dog, used to pull a sled, especially in the North.(See AVCAN, 1967, p. 710; GACAN, 1983, p. 1055). 2, record 13, English, - Sled%2DDog%20Racing%20World%20Championship
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Sled-dog racing term. 2, record 13, English, - Sled%2DDog%20Racing%20World%20Championship
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Sports divers
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Championnat mondial de course d'attelages de chiens
1, record 13, French, Championnat%20mondial%20de%20course%20d%27attelages%20de%20chiens
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Championnat mondial de course d'attelages de chiens se tient chaque année à Anchorage, en Alaska. Il consiste en 3 épreuves de 40 kilomètres chacune, se déroulant en 3 jours. 1, record 13, French, - Championnat%20mondial%20de%20course%20d%27attelages%20de%20chiens
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ici, «course d'attelages de chiens» signifie le sport, «course» ne doit donc pas porter la marque du pluriel. L'erreur a été corrigée dans la source SPORE-F citée. 2, record 13, French, - Championnat%20mondial%20de%20course%20d%27attelages%20de%20chiens
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Terme de course d'attelages de chiens. 2, record 13, French, - Championnat%20mondial%20de%20course%20d%27attelages%20de%20chiens
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-10-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- nunatak
1, record 14, English, nunatak
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An isolated knob or peak of bedrock that projects prominently above the surface of a glacier and is surrounded by glacier ice. 2, record 14, English, - nunatak
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Etymology :Eskimo, "lonely peak". 2, record 14, English, - nunatak
Record 14, Key term(s)
- nunatag
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- nunatak
1, record 14, French, nunatak
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les régions d'inlandsis, pointement rocheux dominant les glaces. 2, record 14, French, - nunatak
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Glaciología
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- nunatak
1, record 14, Spanish, nunatak
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1993-07-14
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Psycho-, Socio- and Ethnolinguistics
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Aleut
1, record 15, English, Aleut
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The language of the Aleuts, distantly related to Eskimo, spoken on the Aleutian, Pribilof and Commander islands. It is classified as a branch of the Eskimo-Aleut languages. 1, record 15, English, - Aleut
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Psycho-, socio- et ethnolinguistique
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- aléoute
1, record 15, French, al%C3%A9oute
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Langue parlée par les Aléoutes, groupe ethnique vivant aux îles Aléoutiennes, Pribilof et Commandeur situées dans l'archipel volcanique de la mer de Béring en Alaska. 1, record 15, French, - al%C3%A9oute
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1993-01-29
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Maniilag Association
1, record 16, English, Maniilag%20Association
correct, United States
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- MA 2, record 16, English, MA
correct, United States
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- Mauneluk Association 1, record 16, English, Mauneluk%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- Northwest Alaska Native Association 1, record 16, English, Northwest%20Alaska%20Native%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tribal organization serving 11 Alaskan Eskimo villages ranging from 60 to 3000 in population. 1, record 16, English, - Maniilag%20Association
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Maniilag Association
1, record 16, French, Maniilag%20Association
correct, United States
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- MA 2, record 16, French, MA
correct, United States
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- Mauneluk Association 1, record 16, French, Mauneluk%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- Northwest Alaska Native Association 1, record 16, French, Northwest%20Alaska%20Native%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1992-10-30
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- Evaluation of Northlands Subsidiary Agreements Saskatchewan and Manitoba
1, record 17, English, Evaluation%20of%20Northlands%20Subsidiary%20Agreements%20Saskatchewan%20and%20Manitoba
correct, Canada
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A study submitted to Program Evaluation Branch, Indian and Eskimo Affairs, Ottawa and prepared by Wm. G. Brese & Associates Ltd., May 30, 1978; Information obtained from the Library, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. 2, record 17, English, - Evaluation%20of%20Northlands%20Subsidiary%20Agreements%20Saskatchewan%20and%20Manitoba
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- Évaluation of Northlands Subsidiary Agreements Saskatchewan and Manitoba
1, record 17, French, %C3%89valuation%20of%20Northlands%20Subsidiary%20Agreements%20Saskatchewan%20and%20Manitoba
correct, Canada
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de la bibliothèque, Affaires indiennes et du Nord Canada. 2, record 17, French, - %C3%89valuation%20of%20Northlands%20Subsidiary%20Agreements%20Saskatchewan%20and%20Manitoba
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1991-04-26
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- paps
1, record 18, English, paps
correct, plural
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pair of prominent rounded hills. 1, record 18, English, - paps
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eskimo Paps, Nfld. 1, record 18, English, - paps
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rare; used in Nfld. 1, record 18, English, - paps
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminology validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 18, English, - paps
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- colline
1, record 18, French, colline
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élévation modérée aux versants généralement en pente douce. 1, record 18, French, - colline
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Colline Abijévis, Québec. 1, record 18, French, - colline
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plus petite que la montagne, mais plus considérable que la butte. 1, record 18, French, - colline
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie uniformisé par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 18, French, - colline
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1988-11-23
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- N' Sawakamok Native Friendship Centre
1, record 19, English, N%27%20Sawakamok%20Native%20Friendship%20Centre
Canada
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtained from the Sudbury Indian and Eskimo Centre(1985). 1, record 19, English, - N%27%20Sawakamok%20Native%20Friendship%20Centre
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- N'Sawakamok Native Friendship Centre
1, record 19, French, N%27Sawakamok%20Native%20Friendship%20Centre
Canada
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1983-12-09
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Paddle Sports
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- horn
1, record 20, English, horn
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Name given to stem and stern extensions on several kinds of kayaks. These may vary from being almost vertical as in Mackenzie kayaks to near horizontal as in some Caribou Eskimo types. 1, record 20, English, - horn
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Sports de pagaie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- prolongement
1, record 20, French, prolongement
proposal, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1983-05-12
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- Sun Owl 1, record 21, English, Sun%20Owl
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
in Eskimo mythology 1, record 21, English, - Sun%20Owl
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- hibou-soleil 1, record 21, French, hibou%2Dsoleil
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1983-05-12
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- string figures 1, record 22, English, string%20figures
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a kind of Eskimo play 1, record 22, English, - string%20figures
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- jeux de ficelles 1, record 22, French, jeux%20de%20ficelles
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1983-05-03
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- incised walrus tusk 1, record 23, English, incised%20walrus%20tusk
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
in Eskimo engraving. 1, record 23, English, - incised%20walrus%20tusk
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- défense de morse gravée 1, record 23, French, d%C3%A9fense%20de%20morse%20grav%C3%A9e
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
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