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THERESE CASGRAIN VOLUNTEER AWARD [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award
1, record 1, English, Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se%20Casgrain%20Volunteer%20Award
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TCVA 1, record 1, English, TCVA
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
During the International Year of Volunteers 2001, Human Resources Development Canada announced the launch of the Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award. The purpose of this award is to commemorate the work of Thérèse Casgrain and honour those who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment of volunteering. The award is presented annually to two Canadians, one man and one woman. This award recognizes the voluntary contributions of men and women from communities across Canada whose pioneering spirit, social commitment and persistent endeavors have contributed significantly to the advancement of a cause and the well-being of their fellow citizens. 1, record 1, English, - Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se%20Casgrain%20Volunteer%20Award
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Prix Thérèse-Casgrain du bénévolat
1, record 1, French, Prix%20Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se%2DCasgrain%20du%20b%C3%A9n%C3%A9volat
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au cours de l'Année internationale des volontaires 2001, Développement des ressources humaines Canada a annoncé la création du Prix Thérèse-Casgrain du bénévolat. Ce prix, qui sera décerné à la mémoire de Thérèse Casgrain et de son œuvre, vise à honorer ceux et celles qui se sont distingués leur vie durant par leur engagement bénévole. Le Prix Thérèse-Casgrain du bénévolat sera attribué annuellement à un Canadien et à une Canadienne dont l'esprit d'avant-garde, l'engagement social et la persévérance dans l'action auront contribué de manière significative à l'avancement d'une cause sociale et au mieux-être de leurs concitoyens et concitoyennes à travers le Canada. 1, record 1, French, - Prix%20Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se%2DCasgrain%20du%20b%C3%A9n%C3%A9volat
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos honoríficos y condecoraciones nacionales (Canadá)
- Servicios sociales y trabajo social
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Premio de Voluntariado Thérèse-Casgrain
1, record 1, Spanish, Premio%20de%20Voluntariado%20Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se%2DCasgrain
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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