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HISTORICAL SOCIETY [68 records]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Continuing Education
OBS

The Association for Canadian Jewish Studies/l'Association d’études juives canadiennes was founded in 1976 as the Canadian Jewish Historical Society/Société d’histoire juive canadienne. Its goals are to encourage scholarly research in Canadian Jewish history, life and culture through academic disciplines.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Éducation permanente

Spanish

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Record 2 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • History (General)
OBS

Publication of the Grenville County Historical Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Histoire (Généralités)
OBS

Publication de la Grenville County Historical Society.

Spanish

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Record 3 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • History (General)
OBS

Publication of Cape Sable Historical Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Histoire (Généralités)
OBS

Publication de Cape Sable Historical Society.

Spanish

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Record 4 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Heritage
OBS

Name changed 196-? from Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba. Information confirmed with the organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Patrimoine
OBS

Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 5 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • History (General)
OBS

Publication of Guelph Historical Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Histoire (Généralités)
OBS

Publication de la Guelph Historical Society.

Spanish

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Record 6 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • History (General)
OBS

Publication of Glengarry Historical Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Histoire (Généralités)
OBS

Publication de la Glengarry Historical Society.

Spanish

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Record 7 2023-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Heritage
  • History (General)
OBS

The East York Historical Society was formed in 1980 and incorporated in 1981 as a non-profit corporation affiliated with the Ontario Historical Society to bring together people interested in the diverse heritage of East York, to research, retain, preserve, and present historical data pertaining to the region.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Patrimoine
  • Histoire (Généralités)
OBS

Organisme local à but non lucratif fondé en 1980.

Spanish

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Record 8 2023-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Ideologies
DEF

[A] socially constructed system of categorizing humans largely based on observable physical features (phenotypes) such as skin color and on ancestry.

CONT

Race is a "social construct. "This means that society forms ideas of race based on geographic, historical, political, economic, social and cultural factors, as well as physical traits...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des idéologies
DEF

Catégorie créée par la société pour différencier les êtres humains en fonction de leurs origines et fondée sur des caractéristiques physiques ou culturelles comme la couleur de la peau et des yeux, le genre de cheveux, les traits de visage ou l'histoire.

CONT

La race est une «construction sociale». Cela signifie que la société forme des idées raciales fondées sur des facteurs géographiques, historiques, politiques, économiques, sociaux et culturels, ainsi que sur des traits physiques [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sociología de la ideología
CONT

La raza no es una categoría biológica humana, es una construcción social.

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Record 9 - external organization data 2021-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
DEF

Information having continuing archival or historical usefulness or significance to Canadian society in the long-term(e. g. an operation file outlining a high-profile event such as the Air India Flight 182 Disaster).

Key term(s)
  • information resource of enduring value

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
DEF

Information qui a une utilité ou une signification à long terme sur le plan historique ou de l'archivage pour la société canadienne (p. ex. un dossier opérationnel relatif à un événement important comme le vol 182 d'Air India).

Key term(s)
  • ressource documentaire à valeur continue

Spanish

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Record 10 2019-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Museums and Heritage
OBS

The Canadian Chapter was formed in 1999 and in 2012 [it was] registered as a not-for-profit Canadian corporation through [its] affiliation with the Ontario Historical Society. The Chapter is also a branch of the American... organization SPOOM [Society for the Preservation of Old Mills] dedicated to "[promoting] interest in old mills and their related cultural features now quickly passing from the present scene. "

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Muséologie et patrimoine

Spanish

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Record 11 2019-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Museums and Heritage
  • Tourism
OBS

Mission statement. Connecting people with the settlement of Western Canada and preserving [the region’s] culture and heritage.

OBS

Heritage Park Historical Village is a charitable institution governed by the Heritage Park Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Muséologie et patrimoine
  • Tourisme

Spanish

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Record 12 2018-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Military (General)
OBS

The purpose of the Canadian Militaria Preservation Society is to unite persons interested in Canadian militaria and related collecting, to promote the preservation of our historical heritage through the conservation of objects and data, and to encourage education in the field of Canadian militaria and other related areas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Militaire (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 13 2018-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Museums and Heritage
  • Food Preservation and Canning
  • Commercial Fishing
OBS

[The Port Edward Historical Society's] mission is to preserve, exhibit and interpret the history of the salmon canning industry, celebrating its role in the economic and cultural development of British Columbia. [The Port Edward Historical Society strives] to protect, maintain, and grow North Pacific Cannery as an important tourist attraction and local community hub in the region, and provide a unique and engaging experience for local, national, and international visitors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Muséologie et patrimoine
  • Conservation des aliments et conserverie
  • Pêche commerciale

Spanish

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Record 14 2018-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • History
OBS

Founded in 1907, the Organization of American Historians(OAH) is the largest professional society dedicated to the teaching and study of American history. The mission of the organization is to promote excellence in the scholarship, teaching, and presentation of American history, and to encourage wide discussion of historical questions and the equitable treatment of all practitioners of history.

Key term(s)
  • Organisation of American Historians

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Histoire
Key term(s)
  • Organisation of American Historians

Spanish

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Record 15 2018-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Heritage
  • Types of Ships and Boats
OBS

The Muskoka Steamship & Historical Society is a membership-based, not-for-profit registered charity whose vision is to be [a] leader in demonstrating the culture and heritage of the Muskoka region and its contribution to Canada by presenting compelling, entertaining and educational experiences, attractions, and events. Founded in 1973, the Society owns Royal Mail Ship Segwun, Wenonah II, and Wanda III, and operates the Muskoka Discovery Centre.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Patrimoine
  • Types de bateaux

Spanish

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Record 16 2018-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • History
  • Culture (General)
OBS

The [Cavelier-de-LaSalle Historical Society] is a non-profit-making organization founded in 1965.

OBS

Aims : to promote and diffuse the study of the history of LaSalle, the territory as well as the genealogy of its citizens; to collect, organize and preserve the documents and objects entrusted to the historical Society by legacy, gifts or acquisitions; to encourage the conservation of the places and the historical goods; to establish a municipal museum.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Histoire
  • Culture (Généralités)
OBS

La Société historique Cavelier-de-LaSalle est un organisme sans but lucratif fondé en 1965.

OBS

Les buts : promouvoir et diffuser l'étude de l'histoire de LaSalle, de la région ainsi que la généalogie de ses citoyens; collectionner, organiser et conserver les documents et objets confiés à la Société historique par legs, dons ou acquisitions; encourager la conservation des lieux et des biens historiques; établir un musée municipal.

Spanish

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Record 17 2017-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • History of Technology
OBS

The Society for the History of Technology is dedicated to the historical study of technology and its relations with politics, economics, labor, business, the environment, public policy, science, and the arts.... SHOT is an international organization that actively works to foster a stronger global community for the study of the history of technology and to support a worldwide network of scholars in this field. [The Society welcomes] as members people from any country who are interested in the history of technology, broadly defined.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Histoire des techniques

Spanish

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Record 18 2017-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Music
  • Arts and Culture
OBS

Founded in 1955, the Society for Ethnomusicology is a global, interdisciplinary network of individuals and institutions engaged in the study of music in all historical periods and cultural contexts.

OBS

SEM is a U.S.-based organization with an international membership of approximately 1,750 individuals dedicated to the study of all forms of music from diverse humanistic and social scientific perspectives. [The Society examines] music as central to human experience throughout space and time, and explore its profound relationship to cognition, emotion, language, dance, visual arts, spiritual belief, social organization, collective identity, politics, conflict and peace, economics, the physical body, and mental health. Through SEM programs and the work of individual members, [this society seeks] to advance academic and public understanding and appreciation of music as a cultural phenomenon of unlimited variety and as a resource that is fundamental to the wellbeing of individuals and communities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Musique
  • Arts et Culture

Spanish

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Record 19 2017-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • History
  • Museums and Heritage
OBS

[The] Stewart Historical Society, which was established in 1975, [operates the Stewart Museum]. [The] museum was opened in 1976. [It] acquires artifacts, archival records and historical reference material relating to [the towns of Stewart(B. C.), Hyder(Alaska), and Premier(B. C.). It also acquires material relating to the] industry(notably mining) in the Stewart area.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Histoire
  • Muséologie et patrimoine

Spanish

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Record 20 2017-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Tourism
OBS

The society is comprised of eight Prince George based member clubs. The primary mandate of the PGBRS is to promote and encourage safe non-motorized backcountry recreation in the Prince George region.

OBS

The Prince George Backcountry Recreation Society is a non profit society that supports local non motorized recreation clubs, societies and groups in the central British Columbia area. Member Clubs include : The Caledonia Ramblers, Sons of Norway Ski Club, Caledonia Nordics, Prince George Alpine Club of Canada, Prince George Naturalists, Fraser Headwaters Society, UNBC Outdoors Club, Northwest Brigade Paddling Club, and Penny Community Historical Association. The PGBRS is involved in several backcountry recreation related issues such as access management, advocacy, and education. The PGBRS and member clubs are involved in the management and maintenance of several trails in the region through agreements with BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Tourisme

Spanish

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Record 21 2016-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Theatre and Opera
OBS

The American Society for Theatre Research(ASTR) is a U. S.-based professional organization that fosters scholarship on worldwide theatre and performance, both historical and contemporary.

Key term(s)
  • American Society for Theater Research

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Théâtre et Opéra
Key term(s)
  • American Society for Theater Research

Spanish

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Record 22 2016-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Environment
  • History
OBS

The American Society for Environmental History(ASEH) increases understanding of current environmental issues by analyzing their historical background. Founded in 1977, ASEH promotes scholarship and teaching in environmental history, supports the professional needs of its members, and connects its undertakings with larger communities. [The] organization advances a greater understanding of the history of human interaction with the rest of the natural world, fosters dialogue between humanistic scholarship, environmental science, and other disciplines, and supports global environmental history efforts that benefit the public as well as the general scholarly community.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Environnement
  • Histoire

Spanish

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Record 23 2014-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Museums and Heritage
DEF

Objects that are judged by society to be of particular historical, artistic or scientific importance.

OBS

Cultural property can be classified into two major categories: 1. Movable objects: works of art, artifacts, books, manuscripts and other objects of natural, historical or archaeological origin. 2. Immovable objects: monuments of nature, architecture, art or history, and archaeological sites and structures of historical or artistic interest.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muséologie et patrimoine
DEF

Objets auquels la société attribue une importance particulière d'ordre historique, artistique ou scientifique.

OBS

Les biens culturels peuvent se répartir en deux catégories principales : 1. Biens meubles : œuvres d'art, objets façonnés, livres, manuscrits et autres objets d'origine naturelle, historique ou archéologique. 2. Biens immeubles : monuments naturels, architecturaux, artistiques ou historiques, sites archéologiques et constructions d'intérêt historique ou artistique.

Key term(s)
  • bien culturel

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Museos y patrimonio
Key term(s)
  • bienes culturales
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Record 24 2012-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
  • Aboriginal Law
OBS

As Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians seek to move forward together in a process of renewal, it is essential that we deal with the legacies of the past affecting the Aboriginal peoples of Canada, including the First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our purpose is not to rewrite history but, rather, to learn from our past and to find ways to deal with the negative impacts that certain historical decisions continue to have in our society today.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
  • Droit autochtone
OBS

Dans cette quête d'un renouveau entreprise ensemble par les Canadiens autochtones et non autochtones, il est essentiel de guérir les séquelles que le passé a laissées aux peuples autochtones du Canada, y compris les Premières nations, les Inuits et les Métis. Notre but n'est pas de réinventer l'histoire, mais plutôt d'apprendre de nos expériences antérieures et de trouver des façons d'éliminer les influences négatives que certaines décisions historiques continuent d'avoir sur notre société contemporaine.

Spanish

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Record 25 2012-06-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
  • Museums
  • History (General)
OBS

The Carstairs & District Historical Society(CDHS) is a non-profit, registered charity incorporated under the Alberta Societies Act in 1986. CDHS operates The Roulston Museum to help fulfill its mandate : to collect, preserve, record and interpret objects and materials relevant to Carstairs and District from the time of the first settlement to the present day; to preserve cultural traditions and maintain the local knowledge of the community.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
  • Muséologie
  • Histoire (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 26 2012-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
  • Heritage
OBS

Hastings County Historical Society

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques
  • Patrimoine

Spanish

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Record 27 2011-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
OBS

published by the Arrow Lakes Historical Society. Information confirmed by the association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
OBS

Renseignement confirmé par la Arrow Lakes Historical Society.

Spanish

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Record 28 2011-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

published by the Calgary Photographic Historical Society. Information confirmed by the association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques
OBS

Renseignement confirmé par la Calgary Photographic Historical Society.

Spanish

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Record 29 2011-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

published by the Bruce County Historical Society. Information confirmed by the association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques
OBS

Renseignement confirmé par le Bruce County Historical Society.

Spanish

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Record 30 2011-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

published by the Canadian Aviation Historical Society. Information confirmed by the association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques
OBS

Renseignement confirmé par la Canadian Aviation Historical Society.

Spanish

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Record 31 2009-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Museums
CONT

The Niagara Historical Society & Museum has been collecting the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake for over 100 years. The Museum contains a very important collection of early Canadiana(1780s-1890s).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muséologie
CONT

Soixante-seize bibliothèques dans 16 pays possèdent maintenant une partie sinon toute la collection des Canadiana anciens de l'ICMH [Institut canadien de microreproductions historiques], dont 38 établissements au Canada.

OBS

Dans les sources consultées, le terme est utilisé au pluriel.

Spanish

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Record 32 2008-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Internet Pages
  • Museums
OBS

Ottawa, Canadian Heritage. This database indexes articles, research reports, and book and exhibit reviews found in the following journals : Material History Review(published by the National Museum of Science & Technology) ;Museums Quarterly/Annual(published by the Ontario Museum Association) ;and Ontario History(published by the Ontario Historical Society). Historians and curators find this database of particular benefit, as do others researching heritage and culture. Data are recorded in English, although abstracts in French are included where available.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de pages Internet
  • Muséologie
OBS

Ottawa : Patrimoine canadien. Cette base de données recense des articles, des rapports de recherche, des livres et des objets d'exposition contenus ou mentionnés dans : la Revue d'histoire de la culture matérielle (publiée par le Musée national des sciences et de la technologie); la revue Museums Quarterly/Annual (publiée par l'Association des musées de l'Ontario); et la revue Ontario History (publiée par l'Association historique de l'Ontario). Cet outil est destiné non seulement aux conservateurs et aux historiens des musées, mais aussi à toute personne intéressée par la culture et le patrimoine. Les données de l'Index des publications sur l'histoire et la conservation des collections sont en anglais, mais les résumés en français y sont inclus lorsqu'ils sont disponibles.

Spanish

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Record 33 2007-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Heritage
  • Music (General)
OBS

The Canadian Musical Heritage Society/Société pour le patrimoine musical canadien was founded in 1982 to disseminate Canadian historical music through the publication of scholarly and performance scores and the production of compact discs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Patrimoine
  • Musique (Généralités)
OBS

La Société pour le patrimoine musical canadien (en anglais, Canadian Musical Heritage Society) a été fondée en 1982 pour faire connaître le patrimoine musical canadien par la publication de partitions pour la recherche ou l'interprétation et par la production d'enregistrements.

Spanish

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Record 34 2007-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • History (General)
OBS

The Ontario Historical Society is a non-profit corporation and registred charity; a non-government group founded in 1888; bringing together people of all ages, all walks of life and all cultural backgrounds interested in preserving some aspect of Ontario's history.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Histoire (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 35 2006-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Sociology (General)
OBS

The committee is committed to pursuing social justice issues from a union perspective in this community. To this end, it recognizes that affirmative action to correct historical injustices is not only heartily endorsed and embraced but must be understood by all. Further, sexism in any form will not be tolerated. While the primary focus of the committee's activities may be on men and issues particular to men, meetings are open to all. The committee will assist men to understand their issues and to find the support they need in times of crisis and distress and provide education to Alliance members and the general public on issues facing men in a changing society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
OBS

Le comité entend approfondir, d'un point de vue syndical, des questions de justice sociale dans la collectivité. À cette fin, il reconnaît que l'action positive visant à réparer des injustices historiques est un principe qu'il ne suffit pas de défendre sans réserve, mais qu'il faut aussi amener tout le monde à comprendre. Par ailleurs, quelle que soit la forme sous laquelle il se présente, le sexisme ne sera pas toléré. Même si les travaux du comité porteront principalement sur les hommes et les problèmes qui leur sont propres, les réunions sont ouvertes aux hommes et aux femmes. Le comité aidera les hommes à comprendre la source de leurs difficultés et à trouver le soutien dont ils ont besoin en période de crise et de détresse et offrira en outre de la formation aux membres de l'Alliance et à la population en général sur les problèmes auxquels sont confrontés les hommes dans une société en évolution.

Spanish

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Record 36 2006-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • History (General)
OBS

In Canada, October is the Women’s History Month.

OBS

Women's History Month(WHM) was created in 1992 to encourage greater awareness among Canadians of the historical contributions of women to our society, and to recognize the achievements of women as a vital part of our Canadian heritage. The goal of WHM is to write women back into Canadian history and to develop a better understanding of the diverse roles women play in contemporary society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Histoire (Généralités)
OBS

Au Canada, le mois d'octobre est le Mois de l'histoire des femmes.

OBS

Le Mois de l'histoire des femmes (MHF) a été créé en 1992 pour sensibiliser davantage les Canadiennes et les Canadiens aux contributions historiques des femmes à notre société et souligner les réalisations des femmes, élément déterminant de notre patrimoine canadien. L'objectif du MHF est de redonner aux femmes la place qui leur revient dans l'histoire du Canada et de mieux faire comprendre les rôles divers joués par les femmes dans la société contemporaine.

Spanish

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Record 37 2005-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Heritage
OBS

The Saskatoon Heritage Society was founded in 1976 following public concern over the demolition of the Capital Theatre. Goals : The preservation of buildings, neighbourhoods and sites in Saskatoon and district, which are of historical and aesthetic value. The encouragement of interest in the history of Saskatoon and district.

Key term(s)
  • Heritage Society of Saskatoon
  • Saskatoon Society of Heritage
  • Society of Heritage of Saskatoon

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Patrimoine
Key term(s)
  • Société du patrimoine de Saskatoon

Spanish

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Record 38 2005-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Heritage
OBS

The main purpose of the British Columbia Historical Federation is to stimulate public interest and encourage research in the history of British Columbia. The Federation provides a single, collective voice for member societies working to preserve the province's history. The British Columbia Historial Association was established on 31 October 1922 and on 2 March 1927, the Association was registered under the Societies Act. It was renamed the British Columbia Historical Federation on 29 July 1983--a name that better reflects the role as an umbrella organization for provincial historical societies. The Federation is a non-profit organization registered as a charitable society under the Income Tax Act.

OBS

Title and abbreviation confirmed by the association.

Key term(s)
  • BC Historical Federation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Patrimoine
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 39 2005-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
  • Heritage
OBS

This group of people, interested in the enjoyment of history, began in 1976. There had been a local historical society in the 1930s and 40s, but in 1976, the then City New Westminster Historical Society has become well known for its program offerings-there is no business meeting-just programs, one a month, 12 months of the year.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
  • Patrimoine

Spanish

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Record 40 2005-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Heritage
OBS

Founded in 1905, the Newfoundland Historical Society is the oldest heritage organization in the province. The Society's objective is to promote knowledge and public discussion of the history and heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Newfoundland Historical Society is a registered charitable organization supported by membership fees, donations, and sales of its publications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Patrimoine

Spanish

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Record 41 2005-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Museums and Heritage
OBS

The Yukon Historical and Museums Association was formed in 1977 to serve as an umbrella organization for Yukon museums and historical societies. Since its creation, the YHMA has been an active Yukon-wide society, cooperating with museums, governments, institutions, and the public to carry out its mandate, "to preserve, interpret and protect the Yukon's heritage resources. "

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Muséologie et patrimoine

Spanish

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Record 42 2004-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
OBS

The Antique-Automobile Club of America, founded in 1935, is the world's largest automotive historical society with over 60, 000 members and 400 regional clubs worldwide. The AACA is dedicated to perpetuating the memories of early automobiles by encouraging their history, collection and use.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes

Spanish

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Record 43 2004-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Museums
OBS

The York-Sunbury Historical Society Museum is an excellent repository of the history of central New Brunswick. Situated in former military barracks, the Museum superbly documents the history of native peoples, Acadians and Loyalists. Also on display are artifacts from World War I and World War II.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Muséologie
OBS

Le Musée de la Société historique York-Sunbury offre une excellente représentation de l'histoire de la partie centrale du Nouveau-Brunswick. Situé dans d'anciennes baraques militaires, le Musée reflète très bien l'histoire des Autochtones, des Acadiens et des Loyalistes. On y trouve aussi quelques objets datant de la Première et de la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

Spanish

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Record 44 2004-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • History (General)
OBS

Titles confirmed by the organization.

OBS

Also known as: Aurora Museum.

OBS

The Aurora Historical Society is a public steward and educational resource, serving its community by collecting and preserving documents and artifacts that reflect the richness and diversity of Aurora's history; by facilitating discovery and understanding of our shared history; and by taking a responsible role in the continued preservation and development of the community.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Histoire (Généralités)
OBS

Appellations confirmées par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 45 2003-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • History (General)
OBS

The Bronte Historical Society commissioned a unique heritage coin in 1997 to mark the opening of the Sovereign House and the dedication of the Heritage Harbour at the mouth of Bronte Creek.

Key term(s)
  • BHS

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Histoire (Généralités)
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 46 2001-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • History
OBS

The Trinity Historical Society Inc. was organized in 1965. Originally the Trinity Historical Sites Committee, it was formed in 1964 to gather information on the history of Trinity and to preserve it for future generations. In 1971 it was incorporated under the laws of Newfoundland.

OBS

Organization established in Trinity, Newfoundland.

Key term(s)
  • Trinity Historical Society
  • Trinity Historical Society Incorporated
  • Historical Society of Trinity
  • Historical Society of Trinity Inc.
  • Historical Society of Trinity Incorporated
  • Trinity History Society
  • Trinity History Society Inc.
  • Trinity History Society Incorporated
  • History Society of Trinity
  • History Society of Trinity Inc.
  • History Society of Trinity Incorporated
  • Trinity Society of History
  • Trinity Society of History Inc.
  • Trinity Society of History Incorporated
  • Society of History of Trinity
  • Society of History of Trinity Inc.
  • Society of History of Trinity Incorporated

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Histoire
OBS

Organisme établi à Trinity (Terre-Neuve).

Key term(s)
  • Société d'histoire de Trinity
  • Société d'histoire de Trinity Inc.
  • Société d'histoire de Trinity Incorporée
  • Société historique de Trinity
  • Société historique de Trinity Inc.
  • Société historique de Trinity Incorporée

Spanish

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Record 47 2001-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • History
OBS

Organization established in St. Marys, Ontario.

OBS

On 28th September 1996 a Public Meeting was held at the Community Arts Centre, St. Marys to reform the Society. It was decided by the meeting to "expand the boundaries" and name the new Society-St. Marys & District Historical Society.

Key term(s)
  • Historical Society of St. Marys
  • St. Marys History Society
  • History Society of St. Marys

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Histoire
OBS

Organisme établi à St. Marys (Ontario).

Key term(s)
  • Société historique de St. Marys
  • Société d'histoire de St. Marys

Spanish

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Record 48 2000-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
  • Business and Administrative Documents
OBS

published by the American Civil War Historical Re-Enactment Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques
  • Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
OBS

publié par la American Civil Historical War Re-enactment Society.

Spanish

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Record 49 1998-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

Published by the Historical Society of the Gatineau.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques
OBS

Publié par la Société historique de la Gatineau. Renseignements confirmés par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 50 1998-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
  • Heritage
OBS

London & Middlesex Historical Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques
  • Patrimoine

Spanish

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Record 51 1998-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

Okanagan Historical Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques

Spanish

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Record 52 1998-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

Historical Society of Alberta.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques

Spanish

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Record 53 1998-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
  • Heritage
OBS

Historical Society of Alberta.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques
  • Patrimoine

Spanish

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Record 54 1998-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

Historical Society of Alberta.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques

Spanish

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Record 55 1998-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

Historical Society of Alberta.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques

Spanish

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Record 56 1998-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

Historical Society of Alberta.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques

Spanish

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Record 57 1998-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

Historical Society of Alberta.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques

Spanish

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Record 58 1998-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques

Spanish

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Record 59 1998-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

Kingston Historical Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques
OBS

Renseignements obtenus de l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 60 1998-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

Newfoundland Historical Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques

Spanish

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Record 61 1998-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

Also known as Polish Society in Canada. The objectives of this organization, which is established in Toronto, Ontario, are to unite Canadians of Polish origin and Polish people in Canada; to represent them in all levels of government and political life; to create and to foster a strong cultural, economic and social Polish community; to engage the polish business community in economic cooperation and exchange of information; to promote and to preserve Polish cultural heritage and historical traditions; to organize cultural events and to assist and help Polish people in need.

Key term(s)
  • Canada Polish Society
  • Canadian Polish Society

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

Aussi connu sous le nom de Polish Society in Canada. Organisme établi à Toronto (Ontario).

Key term(s)
  • Société polonaise du Canada
  • Société polonaise canadienne
  • Société canadienne polonaise

Spanish

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Record 62 1997-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Internet Pages
OBS

A site in Internet by Lenni Lenape Historical Society

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de pages Internet

Spanish

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Record 63 1997-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

1977, Jewish Historical... Journal; 1978-1988?, Canadian Jewish... Journal; 1993-, Canadian Jewish Studies. Publish by the Canadian Jewish Historical Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques
OBS

1977-1988?, Journal-Société de l'histoire juive canadienne; 1993- , Etudes juives canadiennes. Publié par la Société d'histoire juive canadienne.

Spanish

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Record 64 1993-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

Established as an educational organization to acquire, organize, and disseminate information about foundations and the grants they award; to collect and make available published information about the foundation field and about its relationships to government and society, including historical records and supporting references in related fields.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 65 1991-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
OBS

Publication of the Weston Historical Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
OBS

Renseignement confirmé auprès de l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 66 1991-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
OBS

Publication of the Weston Historical Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
OBS

Renseignement confirmé auprès de l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 67 1990-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reptiles and Amphibians
OBS

A replica of a frog belonging to a Mr. Coleman can be found in the York-Sunbury Historical Society Museum, in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The frog weighs 42 pounds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reptiles et amphibiens

Spanish

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Record 68 1989-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

A cooperative venture of Parks Canada and the Jasper Yellowhead Historical Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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