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FULL CITIZENSHIP [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-10-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Families for a Secure Future
1, record 1, English, Families%20for%20a%20Secure%20Future
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Families for a Secure Future is dedicated to serving adults with developmental disabilities and supporting them to become more engaged in directing their lives, making choices and taking up full citizenship in the community. 2, record 1, English, - Families%20for%20a%20Secure%20Future
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Families for a Secure Future
1, record 1, French, Families%20for%20a%20Secure%20Future
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Families for a Secure Future vient en aide aux adultes ayant une déficience développementale pour leur permettre de devenir des citoyens à part entière dans la collectivité. 2, record 1, French, - Families%20for%20a%20Secure%20Future
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Spectrum Society for Community Living
1, record 2, English, Spectrum%20Society%20for%20Community%20Living
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Spectrum Society's mission is to support people with disabilities to experience full citizenship and genuine belonging in community. 2, record 2, English, - Spectrum%20Society%20for%20Community%20Living
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Spectrum Society for Community Living is a registered non-profit society and charitable organization, formed in 1987 by a small group of friends and family members interested in developing community-based services for people with disabilities. 2, record 2, English, - Spectrum%20Society%20for%20Community%20Living
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Spectrum Society for Community Living
1, record 2, French, Spectrum%20Society%20for%20Community%20Living
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-01-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Nunavummi Disabilities Makinnasuaqtiit Society
1, record 3, English, Nunavummi%20Disabilities%20Makinnasuaqtiit%20Society
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Society's] mission is to achieve independence, self-determination and full citizenship for all Nunavummiut living with disability. 2, record 3, English, - Nunavummi%20Disabilities%20Makinnasuaqtiit%20Society
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Objectives: To improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities in Nunavut; to encourage persons with disabilities to become actively involved in [the Society’s] work; to advocate and lobby for the rights and interests of persons with disabilities; and to promote employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. [The Nunavummi Disabilities Makinnasuaqtiit Society does] this by promoting awareness, opportunity, choice and participation in all aspects of life in Nunavut. 2, record 3, English, - Nunavummi%20Disabilities%20Makinnasuaqtiit%20Society
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Société Makinnasuaqtiit pour Nunavummiut ayant un handicap
1, record 3, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20Makinnasuaqtiit%20pour%20Nunavummiut%20ayant%20un%20handicap
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La] mission [de la société] est de permettre à tous les Nunavummiut ayant un handicap de devenir indépendants, d'accéder à l'autodétermination et de devenir des citoyens à part entière. 1, record 3, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20Makinnasuaqtiit%20pour%20Nunavummiut%20ayant%20un%20handicap
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Objectifs : Améliorer la qualité de vie des personnes handicapées au Nunavut; inciter les personnes handicapées à participer activement [au] travail [de la Société]; défendre les droits et les intérêts des personnes handicapées, et faire du lobbying pour les représenter; et promouvoir les occasions d'emploi pour les personnes handicapées. Pour ce faire, [la Société Makinnasuaqtiit pour Nunavummiut ayant un handicap s'attache] à promouvoir la sensibilisation, les occasions, le choix et la participation à tous les aspects de la vie au Nunavut. 1, record 3, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20Makinnasuaqtiit%20pour%20Nunavummiut%20ayant%20un%20handicap
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sociology (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Portuguese Club of London Inc.
1, record 4, English, Portuguese%20Club%20of%20London%20Inc%2E
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Small local organization founded in 1976 to provide assistance, information & orientation to the Portuguese-speaking communities to ensure full participation in Canadian society & equal access to service respecting uniqueness of their culture & tradition; to develop & implement strategies that enhance use of the Organization's services; to assist the Portuguese community in integration with new social, cultural & political environment; to provide counselling & appropriate referrals as required; to facilitate & develop educational workshops on such topics as health, language, citizenship, employment & legal matters; to encourage senior, youth & women involvement in social, recreational, & volunteer programs provided by the Organization; to assess community's changing needs & the Organization's resources to meet them; to collaborate with community & social agencies with respect to needs of the Purtuguese-speaking community. 2, record 4, English, - Portuguese%20Club%20of%20London%20Inc%2E
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Portuguese Club of London, Inc.
1, record 4, French, Portuguese%20Club%20of%20London%2C%20Inc%2E
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-08-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sociology (General)
- Social Policy (General)
- National Policies
- Labour and Employment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- full participation
1, record 5, English, full%20participation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Multiculturalism in the 1990's is about removing the barriers to the full participation, full contribution and full citizenship of all Canadians, regardless of their background or cultural heritage. 2, record 5, English, - full%20participation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie (Généralités)
- Politiques sociales (Généralités)
- Politiques nationales
- Travail et emploi
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pleine participation
1, record 5, French, pleine%20participation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le multiculturalisme des années 1990 vise à supprimer les obstacles à la pleine participation, à la pleine contribution et à la citoyenneté à part entière de tous les Canadiens, indépendamment de leurs antécédents ou de leur patrimoine culturel. 2, record 5, French, - pleine%20participation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie utilisée au ministère du Multiculturalisme et de la Citoyenneté. 3, record 5, French, - pleine%20participation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología (Generalidades)
- Políticas sociales (Generalidades)
- Políticas nacionales
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- plena participación
1, record 5, Spanish, plena%20participaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-01-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
1, record 6, English, Ministry%20of%20Citizenship%20and%20Immigration
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration is committed to the full participation of all people living in Ontario-so that they enjoy the richness and benefits of life in the province and contribute to their communities. We work in partnership to help individuals and the diverse communities of the province to flourish. We celebrate the accomplishments of exceptional Ontarians and promote a sense of belonging and attachment to the community and the province. Building relationships and capacity is our strength. 1, record 6, English, - Ministry%20of%20Citizenship%20and%20Immigration
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ministère des Affaires civiques et de l'Immigration
1, record 6, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Affaires%20civiques%20et%20de%20l%27Immigration
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ministère des Affaires civiques et de l'Immigration de l'Ontario s'emploie à promouvoir la pleine participation de toutes les personnes qui résident en Ontario, de sorte qu'elles puissent profiter de la richesse et des bienfaits de la vie dans notre province tout en participant à la vie de leur collectivité. Nous travaillons avec des partenaires pour favoriser l'épanouissement et la prospérité des personnes et des diverses collectivités de la province. Nous célébrons les réalisations d'Ontariennes et d'Ontariens exceptionnels, et nous encourageons le développement d'un sentiment d'appartenance et d'attachement à la collectivité et à la province. Notre force réside dans l'établissement de relations et le développement des capacités. 1, record 6, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Affaires%20civiques%20et%20de%20l%27Immigration
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-04-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Education (General)
- Sociology of Communication
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- International Literacy Day
1, record 7, English, International%20Literacy%20Day
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On 8 September, UNESCO celebrates International Literacy Day. Some people may believe that, in the audiovisual age, writing is outmoded; but this is by no means true. On the one hand, the written word is still indispensable as a reference point or a compass, enabling us to get our bearings in the galaxy of visual images. On the other hand, written knowledge is as vital as ever to the self-realization of every individual, every social group and every nation. Mastery of the written word is still a condition of access to knowledge and the full exercise of citizenship. Although illiteracy, in oral civilizations, can clearly not be equated with ignorance, it is a major obstacle to the acquisition of the knowledge and know-how that are essential for daily life in modern society. 1, record 7, English, - International%20Literacy%20Day
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
- Sociologie de la communication
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Journée internationale de l'alphabétisation
1, record 7, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20internationale%20de%20l%27alphab%C3%A9tisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'UNESCO célèbre le 8 septembre la Journée Internationale de l'alphabétisation. Même si certains pensent qu'à l'époque du «tout image», l'écrit est dépassé, il n'en est rien. D'une part, l'écrit reste indispensable comme repère, ou comme boussole, dans la galaxie de l'image. D'autre part, le savoir écrit est toujours aussi vital pour l'affirmation de chaque personnel de chaque groupe social, de chaque nation. La maîtrise de l'écrit conditionne encore et toujours l'accès au savoir et au plein exercice de la citoyenneté. Si, dans les civilisations de l'oralité, l'analphabétisme n'est évidemment pas synonyme d'ignorance, il se révèle un obstacle majeur à l'acquisition des connaissances indispensables à la vie quotidienne dans une société moderne. 1, record 7, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20internationale%20de%20l%27alphab%C3%A9tisation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Pedagogía (Generalidades)
- Sociología de la comunicación
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Día Internacional de la Alfabetización
1, record 7, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20Internacional%20de%20la%20Alfabetizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-02-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Disability Awareness Week
1, record 8, English, Disability%20Awareness%20Week
correct, New Brunswick
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Theme :Full Citizenship for All. 2, record 8, English, - Disability%20Awareness%20Week
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Semaine de sensibilisation à la situation des personnes handicapées
1, record 8, French, Semaine%20de%20sensibilisation%20%C3%A0%20la%20situation%20des%20personnes%20handicap%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, New Brunswick
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thème : Citoyens à part entière. 2, record 8, French, - Semaine%20de%20sensibilisation%20%C3%A0%20la%20situation%20des%20personnes%20handicap%C3%A9es
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-01-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Political Science (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- parity democracy 1, record 9, English, parity%20democracy
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The concept of society as equally composed of women and men and that their full and equal enjoyment of citizenship is contingent upon their equal representation in political decision-making positions. Similar or equivalent participation rates for women and men, within a 40 to 60 range of representation, in the full democratic process is a principle of democracy. 1, record 9, English, - parity%20democracy
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sciences politiques (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- démocratie paritaire
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9mocratie%20paritaire
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias políticas (Generalidades)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- democracia paritaria
1, record 9, Spanish, democracia%20paritaria
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-01-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Media Fund for Human Rights
1, record 10, English, Media%20Fund%20for%20Human%20Rights
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- MFHR 2, record 10, English, MFHR
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seeks to : reeducate the media and American public about gays and change attitudes that deny gays full benefits of citizenship through the media; enable gays to report their news; promote the accessibility of gay history nationwide. 1, record 10, English, - Media%20Fund%20for%20Human%20Rights
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Media Fund For Human Rights
1, record 10, French, Media%20Fund%20For%20Human%20Rights
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- MFHR 2, record 10, French, MFHR
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-10-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- full citizenship
1, record 11, English, full%20citizenship
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Multiculturalism in the 1990's is about removing the barriers to the full participation, full contribution and full citizenship of all Canadians, regardless of their background or cultural heritage. 1, record 11, English, - full%20citizenship
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- citoyenneté à part entière
1, record 11, French, citoyennet%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20part%20enti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le multiculturalisme des années 1990 vise à supprimer les obstacles à la pleine participation, à la pleine contribution et à la citoyenneté à part entière de tous les Canadiens, indépendamment de leurs antécédents ou de leur patrimoine culturel. 1, record 11, French, - citoyennet%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20part%20enti%C3%A8re
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie utilisée au ministère du Multiculturalisme et de la Citoyenneté. 2, record 11, French, - citoyennet%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20part%20enti%C3%A8re
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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