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ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Culture (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba
1, record 1, English, Asian%20Heritage%20Society%20of%20Manitoba
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Asian Heritage Manitoba 2, record 1, English, Asian%20Heritage%20Manitoba
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Asian Heritage Society is comprised of talented and dedicated individuals who help make Asian Heritage Month a success each year. In Manitoba [the organization] consists of representatives from the Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese, Indo-Chinese, Korean and Filipino organizations. 2, record 1, English, - Asian%20Heritage%20Society%20of%20Manitoba
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Culture (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba
1, record 1, French, Asian%20Heritage%20Society%20of%20Manitoba
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Asian Heritage Manitoba 2, record 1, French, Asian%20Heritage%20Manitoba
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-08-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Heritage
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- South Asian Heritage Month
1, record 2, English, South%20Asian%20Heritage%20Month
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
May is South Asian Heritage Month in Ontario, presenting an opportunity for Ontarians to learn more about the contributions, rich culture and traditions South Asians bring to the province. 1, record 2, English, - South%20Asian%20Heritage%20Month
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Patrimoine
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Mois du patrimoine sud-asiatique
1, record 2, French, Mois%20du%20patrimoine%20sud%2Dasiatique
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mois de mai est le Mois du patrimoine sud-asiatique en Ontario. C'est une occasion pour les Ontariens d'en apprendre davantage sur les contributions, la riche culture et les traditions que les Sud-Asiatiques apportent à la province. 1, record 2, French, - Mois%20du%20patrimoine%20sud%2Dasiatique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-08-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Heritage
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Asian Heritage Month
1, record 3, English, Asian%20Heritage%20Month
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada, Edmonton's Asian Heritage Month was founded in May 1998 and officially proclaimed by its Mayor, Bill Smith. It became the first ever in Canada to have its event officially recognized by a civic and, later, provincial, government. Three years later, in December 2001, the Senate of Canada passed a motion officially designating May as Asian Heritage Month in Canada. 1, record 3, English, - Asian%20Heritage%20Month
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Patrimoine
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Mois du patrimoine asiatique
1, record 3, French, Mois%20du%20patrimoine%20asiatique
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Festival a été créé pour soutenir une plus forte présence asiatique dans le paysage culturel québécois. Le mois de mai a été déclaré au Sénat "Mois du patrimoine asiatique" par l'Honorable Vivienne Poy. Ce mois a été officiellement reconnu par l'ex-ministre Sheila Copps en 2003. Le Mois du patrimoine asiatique a été célébré par dix villes à travers le Canada en 2005 et a été déclaré officiellement par la Ville de Montréal en mai 2004. 1, record 3, French, - Mois%20du%20patrimoine%20asiatique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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