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FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-11-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sociology of Ideologies
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Second Sons Canada
1, record 1, English, Second%20Sons%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SSC 2, record 1, English, SSC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Second Sons 3, record 1, English, Second%20Sons
unofficial
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Canadian men's nationalist club established in 2024. It is a fraternal organization dedicated to health and fitness, camaraderie, activism and friendly support for those who share [their] values. 2, record 1, English, - Second%20Sons%20Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sociologie des idéologies
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Second Sons Canada
1, record 1, French, Second%20Sons%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SSC 2, record 1, French, SSC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Second Sons 3, record 1, French, Second%20Sons
unofficial
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisation nationaliste canadienne fondée en 2024. 4, record 1, French, - Second%20Sons%20Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Environmental Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Conservation Enforcement Officers Association of Nova Scotia
1, record 2, English, Conservation%20Enforcement%20Officers%20Association%20of%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CEOANS 2, record 2, English, CEOANS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Conservation Enforcement Officers Association of Nova Scotia] is a fraternal, non-profit organization, which is dedicated to the welfare of conservation officers, both working and retired. 2, record 2, English, - Conservation%20Enforcement%20Officers%20Association%20of%20Nova%20Scotia
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Gestion environnementale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Conservation Enforcement Officers Association of Nova Scotia
1, record 2, French, Conservation%20Enforcement%20Officers%20Association%20of%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CEOANS 2, record 2, French, CEOANS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-08-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- IPA Canada
1, record 3, English, IPA%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[IPA Canada is part of the] International Police Association(IPA) [, which] is the largest [and] oldest worldwide fraternal police organization. 2, record 3, English, - IPA%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
IPA: International Police Association. 3, record 3, English, - IPA%20Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- IPA Canada
1, record 3, French, IPA%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IPA : International Police Association. 2, record 3, French, - IPA%20Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-07-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Psychology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Psychology Association of Saskatchewan
1, record 4, English, Psychology%20Association%20of%20Saskatchewan
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PAS 2, record 4, English, PAS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Psychology Association of Saskatchewan(PAS) is a fraternal organization that meets the needs of all psychologists in the province of Saskatchewan. PAS strives to meet this goal through advocacy for the profession and continued educational opportunities, with two major provincial conferences held annually. The conferences cover topics focused on issues related to empirically supported assessments and interventions that have implications for the practice of psychology within [the] province. 3, record 4, English, - Psychology%20Association%20of%20Saskatchewan
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Psychologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Psychology Association of Saskatchewan
1, record 4, French, Psychology%20Association%20of%20Saskatchewan
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PAS 2, record 4, French, PAS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-07-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Psychology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Association of Psychology in Newfoundland Labrador
1, record 5, English, Association%20of%20Psychology%20in%20Newfoundland%20Labrador
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- APNL 2, record 5, English, APNL
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Association of Newfoundland Psychologists 1, record 5, English, Association%20of%20Newfoundland%20Psychologists
former designation, correct
- ANP 3, record 5, English, ANP
former designation
- ANP 3, record 5, English, ANP
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Association of Newfoundland Psychologists is a fraternal organization for psychologists and psychology graduate students. Membership in the Association of Psychology in Newfoundland Labrador is not required for the purpose of registration in Newfoundland and Labrador and APNL does not regulate practitioners. 4, record 5, English, - Association%20of%20Psychology%20in%20Newfoundland%20Labrador
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mission Statement. To promote the discipline and profession of psychology in Newfoundland and Labrador. 4, record 5, English, - Association%20of%20Psychology%20in%20Newfoundland%20Labrador
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Psychologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Association of Psychology in Newfoundland Labrador
1, record 5, French, Association%20of%20Psychology%20in%20Newfoundland%20Labrador
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- APNL 2, record 5, French, APNL
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Association of Newfoundland Psychologists 1, record 5, French, Association%20of%20Newfoundland%20Psychologists
former designation, correct
- ANP 3, record 5, French, ANP
former designation
- ANP 3, record 5, French, ANP
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Copyright
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- performance in public
1, record 6, English, performance%20in%20public
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- public performance 2, record 6, English, public%20performance
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
No church, college or school and no religious, charitable or fraternal organization shall be held liable to pay any compensation to the owner of any muscial work or to any person claiming through that author by reason of the public performance of any musical work in furtherance of a religious, educational or charitable object. 1, record 6, English, - performance%20in%20public
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droits d'auteur
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- exécution publique
1, record 6, French, ex%C3%A9cution%20publique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- représentation publique 2, record 6, French, repr%C3%A9sentation%20publique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- Curling
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- New Brunswick Curling Association
1, record 7, English, New%20Brunswick%20Curling%20Association
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- N.B.C.A. 2, record 7, English, N%2EB%2EC%2EA%2E
correct, New Brunswick
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- New Brunswick Curling Association Inc. 2, record 7, English, New%20Brunswick%20Curling%20Association%20Inc%2E
correct
- N.B.C.A 2, record 7, English, N%2EB%2EC%2EA
correct, New Brunswick
- N.B.C.A 2, record 7, English, N%2EB%2EC%2EA
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The name of this association shall be "New Brunswick Curling Association Inc. ". The New Brunswick Curling Association, known as the N. B. C. A., consists of all members of affiliated curling clubs in New Brunswick that have been registered with the Association. The mandate of the Association is to promote the game of curling in the Province of New Brunswick; to unite all curling clubs within New Brunswick into one organization; to organize and assist in running recreational and competitive curling competitions; to establish and govern the rules and regulations for competitions within the province; to encourage the fraternal relationship with other curling associations; and to maintain affiliations with the national curling association. 2, record 7, English, - New%20Brunswick%20Curling%20Association
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Name of the Association confirmed by the organization. 3, record 7, English, - New%20Brunswick%20Curling%20Association
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Curling
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- New Brunswick Curling Association
1, record 7, French, New%20Brunswick%20Curling%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- N.B.C.A. 2, record 7, French, N%2EB%2EC%2EA%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- New Brunswick Curling Association Inc. 2, record 7, French, New%20Brunswick%20Curling%20Association%20Inc%2E
correct, feminine noun
- N.B.C.A. 2, record 7, French, N%2EB%2EC%2EA%2E
correct, feminine noun
- N.B.C.A. 2, record 7, French, N%2EB%2EC%2EA%2E
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'organisation sera légalement connue sous le nom de «New Brunswick Curling Association Inc.». La raison d'être de l'association s'établit en fonction de l'unification de tous les clubs de curling de la province du Nouveau-Brunswick pour la promotion du curling et la compétition entre les clubs du Nouveau-Brunswick. L'association se donne pour mandat de promouvoir et perpétuer les traditions reliées au sport et de contrôler toutes les compétitions menant aux championnats provinciaux, inter-provinciaux et nationaux. 3, record 7, French, - New%20Brunswick%20Curling%20Association
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-05-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Union Organization
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Organization of African Trade Union Unity
1, record 8, English, Organization%20of%20African%20Trade%20Union%20Unity
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- OATUU 1, record 8, English, OATUU
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- All-African Trade Union Federation 2, record 8, English, All%2DAfrican%20Trade%20Union%20Federation
former designation, correct
- AATUF 2, record 8, English, AATUF
former designation, correct
- AATUF 2, record 8, English, AATUF
- African Trade Union Confederation 2, record 8, English, African%20Trade%20Union%20Confederation
former designation, correct
- ATUC 2, record 8, English, ATUC
former designation, correct
- ATUC 2, record 8, English, ATUC
- Pan-African Workers' Congress 2, record 8, English, Pan%2DAfrican%20Workers%27%20Congress
former designation, correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded in 1973 at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia through the unification of the ALL-African Trade Union Federation(AATUF), the African Trade Union Confederation(ATUC), and the Pan-African Workers’ Congress, the OATUU is a specialized agency of the Organization of African Unity(OAU). The organization remains unaffiliated to any international trade union confederation, but maintains fraternal relations with trade union organizations worldwide. The OATUU holds consultative status with the ILO, the United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC), UNESCO, and the FAO. 2, record 8, English, - Organization%20of%20African%20Trade%20Union%20Unity
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Main title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO. 3, record 8, English, - Organization%20of%20African%20Trade%20Union%20Unity
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Organisation syndicale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Organisation de l'unité syndicale africaine
1, record 8, French, Organisation%20de%20l%27unit%C3%A9%20syndicale%20africaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- OUSA 1, record 8, French, OUSA
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Union syndicale panafricaine 2, record 8, French, Union%20syndicale%20panafricaine
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- USPA 3, record 8, French, USPA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- USPA 3, record 8, French, USPA
- Confédération syndicale africaine 4, record 8, French, Conf%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20syndicale%20africaine
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- CSA 3, record 8, French, CSA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- CSA 3, record 8, French, CSA
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vedette principale extraite du document intitulé «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO. 5, record 8, French, - Organisation%20de%20l%27unit%C3%A9%20syndicale%20africaine
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Organización sindical
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Organización de la Unidad Sindical Africana
1, record 8, Spanish, Organizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20Unidad%20Sindical%20Africana
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- OUSA 1, record 8, Spanish, OUSA
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-02-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Social Movements
- Philosophy (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Order of the Eastern Star
1, record 9, English, Order%20of%20the%20Eastern%20Star
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. Eastern Star is a social order comprised of persons with spiritual values but it is not a religion. 1, record 9, English, - Order%20of%20the%20Eastern%20Star
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Mouvements sociaux
- Philosophie (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Order of the Eastern Star
1, record 9, French, Order%20of%20the%20Eastern%20Star
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-12-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Insurance
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- United Commercial Travelers of America
1, record 10, English, United%20Commercial%20Travelers%20of%20America
correct, international
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- UCT 2, record 10, English, UCT
correct, international
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Order of United Commercial Travelers of America. Fraternal benefit accident insurance organization of commercial travelers, wholesale salesmen, and individuals who may become eligible under the provision of the constitution of the order. 2, record 10, English, - United%20Commercial%20Travelers%20of%20America
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Assurances
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- United Commercial Travelers of America
1, record 10, French, United%20Commercial%20Travelers%20of%20America
correct, international
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- UCT 2, record 10, French, UCT
correct, international
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-01-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Gay Officers' Action League
1, record 11, English, Gay%20Officers%27%20Action%20League
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- GOAL 2, record 11, English, GOAL
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Professional and fraternal organization of gay or lesbian active and former employees of the police department and criminal justice system in New York City. 1, record 11, English, - Gay%20Officers%27%20Action%20League
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Gay Officers' Action League
1, record 11, French, Gay%20Officers%27%20Action%20League
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- GOAL 2, record 11, French, GOAL
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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