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MATTER IDENTITY [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ally
1, record 1, English, ally
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who actively seeks to learn about the challenges of a person or group of people experiencing discrimination, and who works in solidarity with them to fight against oppression. 2, record 1, English, - ally
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Being an ally is not simply a matter of identity; it involves taking action. Allies can take action in a variety of ways. They can advocate for the rights of those who experience discrimination or help support their needs. They can also work actively from within social, political or economic structures to challenge and eliminate oppressive policies and practices. 2, record 1, English, - ally
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ideally, an ally recognizes and understands their own privilege, which they can use to help those they have allied with. An ally can also experience discrimination in one area of their life, even if they have certain privileges in another. For example, an Indigenous man may experience discrimination as an Indigenous person but have certain privileges as a man. An Indigenous man can therefore be an ally to women. Similarly, a gay man can be an ally to trans people. 2, record 1, English, - ally
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- personne alliée
1, record 1, French, personne%20alli%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- allié 2, record 1, French, alli%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- alliée 2, record 1, French, alli%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui s'engage activement à en apprendre davantage sur les défis auxquels font face une personne ou un groupe de personnes confrontées à de la discrimination et qui travaille de façon solidaire avec celles-ci pour lutter contre toute forme d'oppression. 3, record 1, French, - personne%20alli%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Être une personne alliée n'est pas simplement une question d'identité; cela implique la prise de mesures concrètes. Une personne alliée peut par exemple défendre les droits ou répondre aux besoins des personnes confrontées à de la discrimination, ou encore travailler activement au sein même des structures sociales, politiques ou économiques pour remettre en question et éliminer les politiques et les pratiques oppressives. 3, record 1, French, - personne%20alli%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Idéalement, une personne alliée reconnaît et comprend le privilège dont elle bénéficie, et elle peut l'utiliser pour aider les personnes dont elle est une alliée. Une personne alliée peut aussi être confrontée à de la discrimination dans une sphère de sa vie, même si elle bénéficie de certains privilèges dans une autre sphère. Un homme autochtone peut par exemple être confronté à de la discrimination en tant que personne autochtone, mais bénéficier de certains privilèges en tant qu'homme. Ainsi, un homme autochtone peut être un allié auprès des femmes. De même, un homme gai peut être un allié auprès des personnes trans. 3, record 1, French, - personne%20alli%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- aliado
1, record 1, Spanish, aliado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- aliada 1, record 1, Spanish, aliada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona que se ha unido y coligado con otra para alcanzar un mismo fin. 1, record 1, Spanish, - aliado
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Communication (Public Relations)
- Federal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- corporate identity
1, record 2, English, corporate%20identity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- corporate image 2, record 2, English, corporate%20image
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... corporate identity extends beyond the name and logo. It encompasses everything that connects the public with the institution, from buildings to ashtrays. The basic requirement is a consistent image, especially among buildings, no matter how disparate the architecture or location, and then the signage. 3, record 2, English, - corporate%20identity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Communications (Relations publiques)
- Administration fédérale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- image de marque
1, record 2, French, image%20de%20marque
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'image de marque, c'est l'ensemble que forment dans l'esprit des gens la réputation d'une firme et toutes les images, mentales et visuelles qui s'y rattachent [...] qu'il s'agisse d'une industrie, d'une firme commerciale [...] d'un ministère, d'une institution ou d'un parti politique [...] 2, record 2, French, - image%20de%20marque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le concept image de marque ne concerne pas seulement ce qui est vu, mais aussi tout ce qui est perçu, ressenti, interprété, transformé, imaginé à partir d'une perception visuelle. 3, record 2, French, - image%20de%20marque
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-08-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trademarks (Law)
- The Product (Marketing)
- Textile Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- private label
1, record 3, English, private%20label
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Label(Trademarks)-An informative display of written or graphic matter, such as a logo, title, or similar marking, affixed to goods or services to identity their source. 2, record 3, English, - private%20label
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Marques de commerce (Droit)
- Produit (Commercialisation)
- Industries du textile
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- marque du fabricant
1, record 3, French, marque%20du%20fabricant
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- marque du producteur 2, record 3, French, marque%20du%20producteur
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Marque qui est la propriété d'un producteur et que ce dernier appose sur ses produits afin de permettre leur indentification comme tels par les consommateurs. Elle s'oppose en ce sens à la marque du distributeur. 2, record 3, French, - marque%20du%20fabricant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«private label» : marque du fabricant par opposition à «store label» : marque du magasin, du distributeur. 1, record 3, French, - marque%20du%20fabricant
Record 3, Key term(s)
- étiquette particulière
- propre étiquette
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-03-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Geochemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- organic soil
1, record 4, English, organic%20soil
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Soil consisting mainly of organic matter, such as peat or muck. 2, record 4, English, - organic%20soil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In contrast to peat... the matter is more highly decomposed and has lost its botanical identity... is humidified and blackish. 3, record 4, English, - organic%20soil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[For example:] Histosol. 4, record 4, English, - organic%20soil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
organic soil: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 4, English, - organic%20soil
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Géochimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sol organique
1, record 4, French, sol%20organique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sol contenant une forte teneur en matière organique. 2, record 4, French, - sol%20organique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sol organique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 4, French, - sol%20organique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
- Geoquímica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- suelo orgánico
1, record 4, Spanish, suelo%20org%C3%A1nico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Suelo formado en su mayor parte por materia orgánica. 2, record 4, Spanish, - suelo%20org%C3%A1nico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-07-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- symbolic value of a building
1, record 5, English, symbolic%20value%20of%20a%20building
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"What is the nature of the building's identity within the community?" This criterion evaluates the importance of a building to the community. While it is partially a matter of physical landmark(i. e a prominent church spire) it also applies to the symbolic value of a building to the community as a whole. 2, record 5, English, - symbolic%20value%20of%20a%20building
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- valeur symbolique d'un bâtiment
1, record 5, French, valeur%20symbolique%20d%27un%20b%C3%A2timent
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Dans quelle mesure le bâtiment est-il identifié à la collectivité?" Ce critère sert à évaluer l'importance d'un bâtiment pour la collectivité. L'importance d'un bâtiment comme point d'intérêt tient en partie à des considérations d'ordre physique, comme par exemple la flèche proéminente d'un clocher ou la tour du ON; mais elle peut aussi être fondée sur la valeur symbolique d'un bâtiment pour la collectivité [...]. 2, record 5, French, - valeur%20symbolique%20d%27un%20b%C3%A2timent
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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