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ESKIMO [43 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Inuk
1, record 1, English, Inuk
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Eskimo 2, record 1, English, Eskimo
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In Canada, an Indigenous person who inhabits, or whose ancestors traditionally inhabited, the northern regions and Arctic coasts of Canada known as Inuit Nunangat. 3, record 1, English, - Inuk
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Eskimo : term that is considered offensive and should therefore be avoided. 4, record 1, English, - Inuk
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Inuk: The plural of "Inuk" is "Inuit." ... The plural form "Inuuk" is also used when referring to two people. 3, record 1, English, - Inuk
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Inuit
- Inuuk
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Inuit
1, record 1, French, Inuit
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Inuite 2, record 1, French, Inuite
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- Inuk 3, record 1, French, Inuk
correct, see observation, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
- Esquimau 4, record 1, French, Esquimau
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- Esquimaude 4, record 1, French, Esquimaude
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au Canada, personne autochtone qui habite ou dont les ancêtres habitaient traditionnellement les régions du Nord et les côtes arctiques du Canada, c'est-à-dire l'Inuit Nunangat. 5, record 1, French, - Inuit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Inuit; Inuite : Le Bureau de la traduction préconise dans sa Recommandation linguistique révisée en 2023 l'emploi du nom propre singulier «Inuit» ou son féminin «Inuite» et de son accord en genre et en nombre conformément aux règles de la grammaire française. 6, record 1, French, - Inuit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Inuit; Inuite; Inuk : Dans l'esprit de la réconciliation et de l'inclusion, il est recommandé d'employer les termes que la communauté concernée utilise. 5, record 1, French, - Inuit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Esquimau; Esquimaude : termes qui sont considérés offensants et qui devraient donc être évités. 6, record 1, French, - Inuit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Inuk : La forme au pluriel est «Inuit». La forme au pluriel «Inuuk» est aussi parfois employée pour désigner deux personnes. 6, record 1, French, - Inuit
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Inuuk
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de habitantes y nombres de pueblos
- Pueblos indígenas (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- inuit
1, record 1, Spanish, inuit
correct, see observation, common gender
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- esquimal 2, record 1, Spanish, esquimal
avoid, see observation, common gender
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Miembro del] pueblo de raza mongólica que, en pequeños grupos dispersos, habita la margen ártica de América del Norte, de Groenlandia y de Asia. 2, record 1, Spanish, - inuit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inuit: Término no recogido en el Diccionario de la Real Academia pero que sí traen otros diccionarios como el de Manuel Seco [Diccionario de dudas y dificultades de la lengua española] que se emplea como sustantivo común invariable en cuanto al género: el/la inuit. El plural es inuits. 1, record 1, Spanish, - inuit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
esquimal: Este término no se utiliza en el contexto canadiense pero sí se emplea para hacer referencia a ciertos grupos que habitan en Alaska. 3, record 1, Spanish, - inuit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
En español los gentilicios no llevan mayúscula. 4, record 1, Spanish, - inuit
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-04-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Inuit
1, record 2, English, Inuit
correct, see observation, plural, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Eskimo 2, record 2, English, Eskimo
avoid, see observation, plural
- Eskimos 3, record 2, English, Eskimos
avoid, see observation, plural
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In Canada, an Indigenous People that inhabits or that traditionally inhabited the northern regions and Arctic coasts of Canada known as Inuit Nunangat, and whose members are united by a common origin, history and culture. 4, record 2, English, - Inuit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Inuit are one of the three legally recognized Indigenous Peoples in Canada. 4, record 2, English, - Inuit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Inuit: Because in Inuktitut the noun "Inuit" is already plural in form, it is used in English without the English plural ending "s." 4, record 2, English, - Inuit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Inuit: Since the term "Inuit" means "the people," the use of "the" and "people" is redundant and should be avoided in expressions such as "the Inuit" and "Inuit people." 4, record 2, English, - Inuit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Eskimo; Eskimos : terms that are considered offensive and should therefore be avoided. 5, record 2, English, - Inuit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Inuits
1, record 2, French, Inuits
correct, see observation, plural masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Inuit 1, record 2, French, Inuit
correct, see observation, plural masculine noun, Canada
- Esquimaux 2, record 2, French, Esquimaux
avoid, see observation, plural masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au Canada, peuple autochtone qui habite ou habitait traditionnellement les régions du Nord et les côtes arctiques du Canada, c'est-à-dire l'Inuit Nunangat, et dont les membres sont unis par une origine, une histoire et une culture communes. 3, record 2, French, - Inuits
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Inuit sont l'un des trois peuples autochtones légalement reconnus au Canada. 3, record 2, French, - Inuits
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Inuits; Inuit : Le Bureau de la traduction préconise dans sa Recommandation linguistique révisée en 2023 l'emploi du nom propre singulier «Inuit» ou son féminin «Inuite» et de son accord en genre et en nombre conformément aux règles de la grammaire française. Toutefois, l'emploi de la forme plurielle invariable «Inuit» est également accepté. 4, record 2, French, - Inuits
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Inuits; Inuit : Dans l'esprit de la réconciliation et de l'inclusion, il est recommandé d'employer les termes que la communauté concernée utilise. 3, record 2, French, - Inuits
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Esquimaux : terme qui est considéré offensant et qui devrait donc être évité. 4, record 2, French, - Inuits
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-06-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- The Copper Inuit
1, record 3, English, The%20Copper%20Inuit
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Copper Eskimo 2, record 3, English, Copper%20Eskimo
former designation, correct, see observation, Canada
- Copper Indian 3, record 3, English, Copper%20Indian
former designation, correct, see observation, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nickname given by the Europeans to any Inuit tribe (especially the Yellowknife) associated with the large deposits of copper that were thought to be present in Northern Canada. In 1770-72, Samuel Hearne travelled inland to Yellowknife territory and dispelled the idea of rich copper deposits. 4, record 3, English, - The%20Copper%20Inuit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The nickname was, with the evolution of usage : Copper Indian(s), Copper Eskimo(s), Copper Inuit. 4, record 3, English, - The%20Copper%20Inuit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- The Copper Inuit
1, record 3, French, The%20Copper%20Inuit
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Inuit du cuivre 2, record 3, French, Inuit%20du%20cuivre
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- Copper Eskimo 3, record 3, French, Copper%20Eskimo
former designation, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- Esquimau du cuivre 4, record 3, French, Esquimau%20du%20cuivre
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- Copper Indian 5, record 3, French, Copper%20Indian
former designation, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- Indien du cuivre 6, record 3, French, Indien%20du%20cuivre
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surnom donné par les Européens à toute bande indienne (particulièrement aux Couteaux-Jaunes) associée aux vastes dépôts de cuivre que l'on croyait présents dans le Nord canadien. En 1770-1772, Samuel Hearne parcourt les terres intérieures qu'occupe ce groupe autochtone et constate que de tels dépôts n'existent pas. 3, record 3, French, - The%20Copper%20Inuit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon l'évolution des usages, on a parlé d'«Indien(s) du cuivre», d'«Esquimau(x) du cuivre» et d'«Inuit(s) du cuivre», quand on ne conserve pas la désignation anglaise, «Copper Indian(s)», «Cooper Eskimo(s)» ou «Copper Inuit». Mais il s'agit toujours d'autochtones associés au cuivre, qui s'en servent ou en façonnent, et non «d'indiens de l'âge du cuivre», période à laquelle les autochtones canadiens ne sont pas associés. 3, record 3, French, - The%20Copper%20Inuit
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-07-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- of the People of the North
1, record 4, English, of%20the%20People%20of%20the%20North
correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Nunatsiarnuit 2, record 4, English, Nunatsiarnuit
correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
- Northwester 1, record 4, English, Northwester
former designation, correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
- Nor ’Wester 1, record 4, English, Nor%20%26rsquo%3BWester
former designation, correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
- North-Wester 1, record 4, English, North%2DWester
former designation, correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coming from, of, or having to do with the Northwest Territories or its people. 3, record 4, English, - of%20the%20People%20of%20the%20North
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In English, the noun and the adjective have the same spelling, though the adjective never takes the form of the plural. 1, record 4, English, - of%20the%20People%20of%20the%20North
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
People of the North : A name given by the Ministry of Information of the Northwest Territories(Yellowknife), the translation of the Eskimo word NUNATSIARNUIT. 2, record 4, English, - of%20the%20People%20of%20the%20North
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Northwester: Having to do with a native of or resident of the Northwest Territories, the early administrative districts which became Saskatchewan and Alberta in 1905. 4, record 4, English, - of%20the%20People%20of%20the%20North
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Nor’Wester: A shortened version of "North-Wester" (several variants); historically, having to do with a North West Company (NWC) agent, wintering partner, employee or servant; a trader or "engagé" who winters in the hinterland; or a veteran of these experiences. The noun can also be used adjectively to refer to the NWC and its employees. "Nor’Wester" may have to do with a native or resident of the Northwest Territories, usually non-Indian, but in the literature of the fur trade the term is usually associated with the NWC and its members. 5, record 4, English, - of%20the%20People%20of%20the%20North
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Territorian: [A term linked to the name of the] resident of the Northern Territory, Australia. 6, record 4, English, - of%20the%20People%20of%20the%20North
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ténois
1, record 4, French, t%C3%A9nois
correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- ténoise 1, record 4, French, t%C3%A9noise
correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
- territorien 1, record 4, French, territorien
former designation, correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
- territorienne 1, record 4, French, territorienne
former designation, correct, see observation, adjective, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui provient des Territoires du Nord-Ouest, les concerne ou leur est propre, ou l'est à ses habitants. 2, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9nois
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formes plurielles : ténois, ténoises; territoriens, territoriennes. Dans un nom de peuple, ne pas confondre le substantif, nom de personne, qui demande la majuscule initiale, et l'adjectif, un qualifiant, qui appelle la minuscule. 3, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9nois
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ténois(e) : De «T.N.-(O.)» + «Ois(e)» = T.N.-Ois(e), énoncé et écrit «Ténois, Ténoise(s); ténois, ténoise(s)». 3, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9nois
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
L'adjectif «territorien(s), territorienne(s)» [du gentilé historique] a déjà désigné ce qui est propre à l'habitant des Territoires du Nord-Ouest, surtout au cours de la période précédant 1905, année de la création des provinces de la Saskatchewan et d'Alberta. Le terme n'est plus en usage ayant été remplacé par la forme correspondante des gentilés plus appropriés aux noms des nouvelles administrations. Ne pas confondre avec l'adjectif «territorial», de portée plus juridique : le Conseil territorial. 3, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9nois
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-04-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Eskimo Lakes
1, record 5, English, Eskimo%20Lakes
correct, plural, Northwest Territories
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lakes that drain into the Beaufort Sea, near Tuktoyaktuk and Inuvik. 2, record 5, English, - Eskimo%20Lakes
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordinates: 69° 15’ 0" N, 132° 17’ 10" W (Northwest Territories). 3, record 5, English, - Eskimo%20Lakes
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lacs Eskimo
1, record 5, French, lacs%20Eskimo
correct, masculine noun, plural, Northwest Territories
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lacs qui se jettent dans la mer de Beaufort, près de Tuktoyaktuk et d'Inuvik. 2, record 5, French, - lacs%20Eskimo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordonnées : 69° 15' 0" N, 132° 17' 10" O (Territoires du Nord-Ouest). 3, record 5, French, - lacs%20Eskimo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
lacs Eskimo : équivalent approuvé par le Comité d'uniformisation de l'écriture des noms géographiques officiels du Canada (CUENGO). 4, record 5, French, - lacs%20Eskimo
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Language (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- innuitonym
1, record 6, English, innuitonym
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- inuitonym 1, record 6, English, inuitonym
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
innuit also inuit : the Eskimo people of America as distinguished from the Eskimo people of Asia... : the language of the Innuit people. 2, record 6, English, - innuitonym
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
-onym: name. 2, record 6, English, - innuitonym
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Linguistique (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- esquimaunyme
1, record 6, French, esquimaunyme
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Un] esquimaunyme aurait été plus respectueux de la culture principale au détroit d'Hudson. 2, record 6, French, - esquimaunyme
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
esquimau: habitant des terres arctiques de l'Amérique et du Groenland. Relatif à ces habitants. 3, record 6, French, - esquimaunyme
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
-onyme, -onymie, -onymique: Eléments du gr. "ônumos", de "onoma" «nom». 3, record 6, French, - esquimaunyme
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-02-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Birds
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Eskimo curlew
1, record 7, English, Eskimo%20curlew
correct, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A bird of the family Scolopacidae. 2, record 7, English, - Eskimo%20curlew
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In English scientific usage, all elements of names of bird species require capital letters except for hyphenated adjectives where the second word is not capitalized, for example, Black-crowned Night Heron. 3, record 7, English, - Eskimo%20curlew
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- courlis esquimau
1, record 7, French, courlis%20esquimau
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Oiseau de la famille des Scolopacidae. 2, record 7, French, - courlis%20esquimau
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
courlis esquimau : nom français uniformisé par la Commission internationale des noms français des oiseaux. 2, record 7, French, - courlis%20esquimau
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
En français, les noms des espèces d'oiseaux acquièrent une valeur de nom propre; tous les substantifs génériques de même que tous les qualificatifs spécifiques qui précèdent le substantif générique doivent prendre la majuscule, par exemple : Pétrel minime, Petit Butor. 3, record 7, French, - courlis%20esquimau
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2014-12-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Universal entry(ies) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Inuit dog
1, record 8, English, Canadian%20Inuit%20dog
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Eskimo dog 2, record 8, English, Canadian%20Eskimo%20dog
avoid, see observation
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nunavut selected the Canadian Inuit dog (Canis familiaris borealis) to be the official animal of the new territory. Called Qimmiq in Inuktitut, this dog is one of the oldest pure breeds and the sole remaining domestic animal of the Aboriginal Peoples of not only Canada, but North America. 3, record 8, English, - Canadian%20Inuit%20dog
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Eskimo : term once given to Inuit by European explorers and is now rarely used in Canada. It is derived from an Algonquin term meaning "raw meat eaters, "and many people find the term offensive. The term is still frequently used in the United States in reference to Inuit in Alaska. 4, record 8, English, - Canadian%20Inuit%20dog
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- chien inuit canadien
1, record 8, French, chien%20inuit%20canadien
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- chien esquimau canadien 2, record 8, French, chien%20esquimau%20canadien
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«Qimmiit» est le pluriel de «qimmiq», le nom inuit donné au chien inuit canadien (Canis familiaris borealis), un type particulier de husky qui est considéré comme étant la race la plus ancienne et la plus rare des chiens de race indigène de l’Amérique du Nord. 1, record 8, French, - chien%20inuit%20canadien
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Esquimau : Les explorateurs européens avaient donné aux Inuits l'appellation Esquimau. Ce terme, rarement utilisé au Canada, provient d'un nom algonquin qui signifie «mangeur de viande crue». Bon nombre de personnes jugent ce terme péjoratif. Cependant, ce mot (sous sa forme anglaise Eskimo) est encore utilisé aux États-Unis pour désigner les Inuits qui vivent en Alaska. À noter que ce terme s'accorde en genre et en nombre : Esquimaude, Esquimaudes et Esquimaux. 3, record 8, French, - chien%20inuit%20canadien
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mamíferos
- Cría de perros y gatos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- perro esquimal
1, record 8, Spanish, perro%20esquimal
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perro de origen ártico, grande y de pelaje denso, bastante largo en todo el cuerpo, excepto en el morro, utilizado como animal de tiro en los trineos. 2, record 8, Spanish, - perro%20esquimal
Record 9 - internal organization data 2013-09-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Eskimo Affairs Committee 1, record 9, English, Eskimo%20Affairs%20Committee
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Droit autochtone
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Comité des affaires esquimaudes
1, record 9, French, Comit%C3%A9%20des%20affaires%20esquimaudes
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2013-09-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Federal Administration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Northern Service Officer
1, record 10, English, Northern%20Service%20Officer
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- N.S.O. 2, record 10, English, N%2ES%2EO%2E
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Northern Affairs Administrator 3, record 10, English, Northern%20Affairs%20Administrator
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the first years, when teachers in Eskimo schools were almost the only white families in the Arctic, they were expected to perform welfare work after school hours... today special "welfare officers" and "northern service officers" carry out those duties. 4, record 10, English, - Northern%20Service%20Officer
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Administration fédérale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- administrateur du Nord
1, record 10, French, administrateur%20du%20Nord
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- administrateur des Affaires du Nord 1, record 10, French, administrateur%20des%20Affaires%20du%20Nord
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Administrateur du gouvernement dans le Nord. 1, record 10, French, - administrateur%20du%20Nord
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système d'implantation administrative développé à partir de 1953; l'évolution politique et le passage de l'administration territorienne d'Ottawa à Yellowknife à partir de 1967 ont modifié le faciès et les fonctions de ce représentant du Sud dans le Nord. 1, record 10, French, - administrateur%20du%20Nord
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2012-06-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
- Loans
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Northwest Territories Eskimo Loan Fund 1, record 11, English, Northwest%20Territories%20Eskimo%20Loan%20Fund
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
- Prêts et emprunts
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Caisse de prêts aux Inuit des Territoires du Nord-Ouest
1, record 11, French, Caisse%20de%20pr%C3%AAts%20aux%20Inuit%20des%20Territoires%20du%20Nord%2DOuest
see observation, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 2008, le Bureau de la traduction a recommandé l'accord en genre et en nombre des termes «Inuit» (nom propre) et «inuit» (adjectif). 2, record 11, French, - Caisse%20de%20pr%C3%AAts%20aux%20Inuit%20des%20Territoires%20du%20Nord%2DOuest
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2012-06-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
- Sculpture
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Igloo tag 1, record 12, English, Igloo%20tag
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Igloo Tag guarantees that the sculpture is an authentic Inuit carving. 1, record 12, English, - Igloo%20tag
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Text written on the tag is as follows : Canada/eskimo art esquimau/GUARANTEE/The "IGLOO" name/A guarantee of your sculpture's authenticity/In order to protect both the artist and collector, the Canadian government has registered the igloo symbol as a trademark. Only sculptures bearing this symbol are authentic Inuit handcrafted works. 2, record 12, English, - Igloo%20tag
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
- Sculpture
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- étiquette L'Igloo
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9tiquette%20L%27Igloo
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] une étiquette d'authenticité ornée d'un iglou symbolique est attachée aux sculptures esquimaudes originales. 2, record 12, French, - %C3%A9tiquette%20L%27Igloo
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce qui est indiqué sur l'étiquette : Canada / eskimo art esquimau / GARANTIE / La marque «L'IGLOO» / Une garantie d'authenticité / Pour protéger à la fois l'acquéreur et l'artiste, le gouvernement canadien a enregistré le symbole de l'igloo comme marque déposée. Seules les sculptures qui portent cette étiquette sont d'authentiques œuvres, faites à la main. 3, record 12, French, - %C3%A9tiquette%20L%27Igloo
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2012-06-16
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
- Aboriginal Law
- Urban Housing
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Indian Off Reserve and Eskimo Housing Regulations
1, record 13, English, Indian%20Off%20Reserve%20and%20Eskimo%20Housing%20Regulations
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appropriation Acts. 2, record 13, English, - Indian%20Off%20Reserve%20and%20Eskimo%20Housing%20Regulations
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
- Droit autochtone
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Règlement sur le logement des Inuit et des Indiens hors des réserves
1, record 13, French, R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20le%20logement%20des%20Inuit%20et%20des%20Indiens%20hors%20des%20r%C3%A9serves
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lois des subsides, Lois portant affectation de crédits. 2, record 13, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20le%20logement%20des%20Inuit%20et%20des%20Indiens%20hors%20des%20r%C3%A9serves
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En 2008, le Bureau de la traduction a recommandé l'accord en genre et en nombre des termes «Inuit» (nom propre) et «inuit» (adjectif). 3, record 13, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20le%20logement%20des%20Inuit%20et%20des%20Indiens%20hors%20des%20r%C3%A9serves
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2012-06-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Indian and Eskimo Affairs Branch
1, record 14, English, Indian%20and%20Eskimo%20Affairs%20Branch
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Division des affaires indiennes et esquimaudes
1, record 14, French, Division%20des%20affaires%20indiennes%20et%20esquimaudes
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2012-05-24
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Peoples
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Eskimo identification disc number
1, record 15, English, Eskimo%20identification%20disc%20number
correct, see observation
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- Eskimo disc number 2, record 15, English, Eskimo%20disc%20number
correct, see observation
- Eskimo number 3, record 15, English, Eskimo%20number
correct, see observation
- Inuit disc number 4, record 15, English, Inuit%20disc%20number
correct, see observation
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The eventual objective of this program is to eliminate Eskimo disc numbers, and do away with disc lists. 2, record 15, English, - Eskimo%20identification%20disc%20number
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The compound nouns with "Eskimo" are the historical denominations for this concept. The term "Eskimo" has been replaced by "Inuit. " 5, record 15, English, - Eskimo%20identification%20disc%20number
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Peuples Autochtones
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- numéro d'esquimau
1, record 15, French, num%C3%A9ro%20d%27esquimau
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- numéro de disque inuit 2, record 15, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20disque%20inuit
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Numéro attribué, vers les années 1930 et jusque dans les années 70 environ, à chaque Inuit lors de sa naissance et qu'il conservait jusqu'à sa mort afin de l'identifier. 3, record 15, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20d%27esquimau
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les numéros de disque, composés de lettres et chiffres, se divisaient en douze séries représentant autant de régions du Canada. Ex. de numéro : E7-603 (numéro du sculpteur Enutsiak, de Frobisher Bay) 3, record 15, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20d%27esquimau
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«Numéro d'esquimau» constitue la désignation historique de ce concept. Le terme «esquimau» a désormais disparu au profit de celui d'«inuit». 3, record 15, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20d%27esquimau
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- sled-dog race
1, record 16, English, sled%2Ddog%20race
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- dog derby 2, record 16, English, dog%20derby
correct
- dogsled race 2, record 16, English, dogsled%20race
correct
- dogsleigh race 2, record 16, English, dogsleigh%20race
correct
- dog-team race 2, record 16, English, dog%2Dteam%20race
correct
- dog race 2, record 16, English, dog%20race
correct, generic
- derby 2, record 16, English, derby
correct, generic
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A race in which contestants are dog teams and drivers. 2, record 16, English, - sled%2Ddog%20race
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A "sled-dog race" is an event in "sled-dog racing", the sport. The breed of sled dog used by the Canadian Inuit, the Canadian Eskimo Dog, is back in harness, saved from extinction by a special breeding program after the snowmobile replaced dog power in the Arctic. Still, most of the dogs in sled-dog races are Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes and Samoyeds. The number of dogs in a team varies from one to nine 3, record 16, English, - sled%2Ddog%20race
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sled-dog racing terms. 3, record 16, English, - sled%2Ddog%20race
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- course d'attelages de chiens
1, record 16, French, course%20d%27attelages%20de%20chiens
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Course où les participants sont des attelages de chiens guidés, chacun, par un conducteur. 2, record 16, French, - course%20d%27attelages%20de%20chiens
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quand l'expression signifie le sport, «course» doit demeurer au singulier; le mot peut se mettre au pluriel s'il s'agit de plusieurs épreuves. 2, record 16, French, - course%20d%27attelages%20de%20chiens
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les Inuits ont surtout utilisé les chiens esquimaux pour se déplacer dans l'Arctique. Pratiquement éteinte avec la venue de la motoneige, cette race de chiens a été sauvée de l'extinction par un programme spécial de reproduction. Néanmoins, les attelages de chiens sont composés essentiellement de huskies de Sibérie, de malamutes d'Alaska et de samoyèdes. Un attelage compte de 1 à 9 chiens. 2, record 16, French, - course%20d%27attelages%20de%20chiens
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- Eskimo-turn
1, record 17, English, Eskimo%2Dturn
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- Eskimo roll 2, record 17, English, Eskimo%20roll
correct
- Eskimo-roll 3, record 17, English, Eskimo%2Droll
correct
- kayak roll 4, record 17, English, kayak%20roll
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stunt roll in a skirted kayak in which the kayaker leans over to one side causing the kayak to capsize and then rights the kayak with a movement of the hips so that he surfaces on the other side and completes a full circle in one continuous motion. 2, record 17, English, - Eskimo%2Dturn
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- esquimautage
1, record 17, French, esquimautage
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvre nautique pratiquée en kayak et consistant à s'immerger totalement et à faire un tour complet. 2, record 17, French, - esquimautage
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- esquimotaje
1, record 17, Spanish, esquimotaje
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2011-09-21
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Finance
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Program of Financial Assistance with Respect to the Training, Mobility and Re-establishment of Indian and Eskimo Residents of Canada 1, record 18, English, Program%20of%20Financial%20Assistance%20with%20Respect%20to%20the%20Training%2C%20Mobility%20and%20Re%2Destablishment%20of%20Indian%20and%20Eskimo%20Residents%20of%20Canada
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record 18, Key term(s)
- Programme of Financial Assistance with Respect to the Training, Mobility and Re-establishment of Indian and Eskimo Residents of Canada
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Finances
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'aide financière en matière de formation, de mobilité et de réinstallation à l'intention des Indiens et des Inuit du Canada
1, record 18, French, Programme%20d%27aide%20financi%C3%A8re%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20formation%2C%20de%20mobilit%C3%A9%20et%20de%20r%C3%A9installation%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20Indiens%20et%20des%20Inuit%20du%20Canada
see observation, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 2008, le Bureau de la traduction a recommandé l'accord en genre et en nombre des termes «Inuit» (nom propre) et «inuit» (adjectif). 2, record 18, French, - Programme%20d%27aide%20financi%C3%A8re%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20formation%2C%20de%20mobilit%C3%A9%20et%20de%20r%C3%A9installation%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20Indiens%20et%20des%20Inuit%20du%20Canada
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- finger mask
1, record 19, English, finger%20mask
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From an Alaskan Eskimo culture. 2, record 19, English, - finger%20mask
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Anthropologie
- Archéologie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- masque digital
1, record 19, French, masque%20digital
proposal, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Masque tenu en l'air par les doigts grâce à des trous dans sa partie inférieure. 1, record 19, French, - masque%20digital
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Consultation du Service canadien d'ethnologie, Musées nationaux du Canada. 1, record 19, French, - masque%20digital
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2010-06-23
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- sled dog
1, record 20, English, sled%20dog
correct, see observation
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- pack dog 2, record 20, English, pack%20dog
correct, see observation
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dog, as an Eskimo dog, trained and used to draw a sled, especially in the Arctic. 2, record 20, English, - sled%20dog
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sled dog: A generic for dogs now especially used in sled-dog racing. 2, record 20, English, - sled%20dog
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pack dog: A generic for dogs as traditionally used for transportation purposes in the North. From: "pack horse: A horse used to carry packs of goods.". 2, record 20, English, - sled%20dog
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- chien de traîneau
1, record 20, French, chien%20de%20tra%C3%AEneau
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- chien de somme 2, record 20, French, chien%20de%20somme
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- chien de trait 2, record 20, French, chien%20de%20trait
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Un chien, surtout un chien esquimau, élevé et entraîné pour tirer un traîneau, surtout dans l'Arctique. 2, record 20, French, - chien%20de%20tra%C3%AEneau
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chien de traîneau : générique pour désigner surtout les chiens utilisés en course d'attelages de chiens. 2, record 20, French, - chien%20de%20tra%C3%AEneau
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chien de somme et chien de trait : Expressions calquées sur «bête de somme» et «cheval de trait» et qui n'ont presque plus cours; elles valaient, avant l'apparition de la motoneige, quand le chien servait à des fins de déplacement ou de transport de marchandise. 2, record 20, French, - chien%20de%20tra%C3%AEneau
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes diversos
- Cría de perros y gatos
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- perro de trineo
1, record 20, Spanish, perro%20de%20trineo
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perro que forma parte de la línea de tiro de un trineo. 2, record 20, Spanish, - perro%20de%20trineo
Record 21 - internal organization data 2010-02-05
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Various Sports
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- Sled-Dog Racing World Championship
1, record 21, English, Sled%2DDog%20Racing%20World%20Championship
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The world championship of sled-dog racing is held annually at Anchorage, Alaska. It consists of three 40-kilometre dashes in as many days. 1, record 21, English, - Sled%2DDog%20Racing%20World%20Championship
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 OBS
From "sled dog" : A dog, as an Eskimo dog, used to pull a sled, especially in the North.(See AVCAN, 1967, p. 710; GACAN, 1983, p. 1055). 2, record 21, English, - Sled%2DDog%20Racing%20World%20Championship
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Sled-dog racing term. 2, record 21, English, - Sled%2DDog%20Racing%20World%20Championship
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Sports divers
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- Championnat mondial de course d'attelages de chiens
1, record 21, French, Championnat%20mondial%20de%20course%20d%27attelages%20de%20chiens
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Championnat mondial de course d'attelages de chiens se tient chaque année à Anchorage, en Alaska. Il consiste en 3 épreuves de 40 kilomètres chacune, se déroulant en 3 jours. 1, record 21, French, - Championnat%20mondial%20de%20course%20d%27attelages%20de%20chiens
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ici, «course d'attelages de chiens» signifie le sport, «course» ne doit donc pas porter la marque du pluriel. L'erreur a été corrigée dans la source SPORE-F citée. 2, record 21, French, - Championnat%20mondial%20de%20course%20d%27attelages%20de%20chiens
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Terme de course d'attelages de chiens. 2, record 21, French, - Championnat%20mondial%20de%20course%20d%27attelages%20de%20chiens
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2009-10-13
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Proverbs and Maxims
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- Beyond the Inuit land
1, record 22, English, Beyond%20the%20Inuit%20land
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- Beyond the Eskimo land 2, record 22, English, Beyond%20the%20Eskimo%20land
obsolete
- Inuit nunangata ungata 3, record 22, English, Inuit%20nunangata%20ungata
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Motto of the Canadian Forces Station Alert. 4, record 22, English, - Beyond%20the%20Inuit%20land
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Proverbes et dictons
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- Au-delà de la terre des Inuits
1, record 22, French, Au%2Ddel%C3%A0%20de%20la%20terre%20des%20Inuits
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- Au-delà de la terre des Esquimaux 2, record 22, French, Au%2Ddel%C3%A0%20de%20la%20terre%20des%20Esquimaux
obsolete
- Inuit nunangata ungata 3, record 22, French, Inuit%20nunangata%20ungata
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Devise de la Station des Forces canadiennes Alert. 4, record 22, French, - Au%2Ddel%C3%A0%20de%20la%20terre%20des%20Inuits
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2004-10-22
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- nunatak
1, record 23, English, nunatak
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An isolated knob or peak of bedrock that projects prominently above the surface of a glacier and is surrounded by glacier ice. 2, record 23, English, - nunatak
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Etymology :Eskimo, "lonely peak". 2, record 23, English, - nunatak
Record 23, Key term(s)
- nunatag
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- nunatak
1, record 23, French, nunatak
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les régions d'inlandsis, pointement rocheux dominant les glaces. 2, record 23, French, - nunatak
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Glaciología
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 23, Main entry term, Spanish
- nunatak
1, record 23, Spanish, nunatak
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 23, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 2001-05-29
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- half Eskimo-roll
1, record 24, English, half%20Eskimo%2Droll
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Key term(s)
- half Eskimo roll
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- demi-esquimautage
1, record 24, French, demi%2Desquimautage
masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 24, Main entry term, Spanish
- medio esquimotaje
1, record 24, Spanish, medio%20esquimotaje
correct, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 24, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1998-06-22
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- The Eskimo Curlew
1, record 25, English, The%20Eskimo%20Curlew
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nature Saskatchewan. 1, record 25, English, - The%20Eskimo%20Curlew
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- The Eskimo Curlew
1, record 25, French, The%20Eskimo%20Curlew
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1997-05-02
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- Indian and Eskimo Affairs Program
1, record 26, English, Indian%20and%20Eskimo%20Affairs%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indian Affairs and Northern Development Canada. 1, record 26, English, - Indian%20and%20Eskimo%20Affairs%20Program
Record 26, Key term(s)
- Indian and Eskimo Affairs Programme
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- Programme des affaires indiennes et esquimaudes
1, record 26, French, Programme%20des%20affaires%20indiennes%20et%20esquimaudes
correct, Canada
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Affaires indiennes et Développement du Nord Canada. 1, record 26, French, - Programme%20des%20affaires%20indiennes%20et%20esquimaudes
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Government Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Commercial Fishing
- Aboriginal Law
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission 1, record 27, English, Alaska%20Eskimo%20Whaling%20Commission
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Pêche commerciale
- Droit autochtone
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission 1, record 27, French, Alaska%20Eskimo%20Whaling%20Commission
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1993-07-14
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Psycho-, Socio- and Ethnolinguistics
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- Aleut
1, record 28, English, Aleut
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The language of the Aleuts, distantly related to Eskimo, spoken on the Aleutian, Pribilof and Commander islands. It is classified as a branch of the Eskimo-Aleut languages. 1, record 28, English, - Aleut
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Psycho-, socio- et ethnolinguistique
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- aléoute
1, record 28, French, al%C3%A9oute
correct, masculine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Langue parlée par les Aléoutes, groupe ethnique vivant aux îles Aléoutiennes, Pribilof et Commandeur situées dans l'archipel volcanique de la mer de Béring en Alaska. 1, record 28, French, - al%C3%A9oute
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 1993-01-29
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- Maniilag Association
1, record 29, English, Maniilag%20Association
correct, United States
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
- MA 2, record 29, English, MA
correct, United States
Record 29, Synonyms, English
- Mauneluk Association 1, record 29, English, Mauneluk%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- Northwest Alaska Native Association 1, record 29, English, Northwest%20Alaska%20Native%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tribal organization serving 11 Alaskan Eskimo villages ranging from 60 to 3000 in population. 1, record 29, English, - Maniilag%20Association
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- Maniilag Association
1, record 29, French, Maniilag%20Association
correct, United States
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
- MA 2, record 29, French, MA
correct, United States
Record 29, Synonyms, French
- Mauneluk Association 1, record 29, French, Mauneluk%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- Northwest Alaska Native Association 1, record 29, French, Northwest%20Alaska%20Native%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 1992-10-30
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- Evaluation of Northlands Subsidiary Agreements Saskatchewan and Manitoba
1, record 30, English, Evaluation%20of%20Northlands%20Subsidiary%20Agreements%20Saskatchewan%20and%20Manitoba
correct, Canada
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
Record 30, Textual support, English
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A study submitted to Program Evaluation Branch, Indian and Eskimo Affairs, Ottawa and prepared by Wm. G. Brese & Associates Ltd., May 30, 1978; Information obtained from the Library, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. 2, record 30, English, - Evaluation%20of%20Northlands%20Subsidiary%20Agreements%20Saskatchewan%20and%20Manitoba
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- Évaluation of Northlands Subsidiary Agreements Saskatchewan and Manitoba
1, record 30, French, %C3%89valuation%20of%20Northlands%20Subsidiary%20Agreements%20Saskatchewan%20and%20Manitoba
correct, Canada
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de la bibliothèque, Affaires indiennes et du Nord Canada. 2, record 30, French, - %C3%89valuation%20of%20Northlands%20Subsidiary%20Agreements%20Saskatchewan%20and%20Manitoba
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
Record 31 - internal organization data 1992-07-28
Record 31, English
Record 31, Subject field(s)
- Chocolate and Confectionery
Record 31, Main entry term, English
- Eskimo Pie
1, record 31, English, Eskimo%20Pie
correct, trademark
Record 31, Abbreviations, English
Record 31, Synonyms, English
- Eskimo pie 2, record 31, English, Eskimo%20pie
correct
- choc-ice 3, record 31, English, choc%2Dice
correct, less frequent
Record 31, Textual support, English
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small bar of ice cream coated with chocolate and skewered on a narrow, thin stick, by which it is held in the hand for eating. 4, record 31, English, - Eskimo%20Pie
Record 31, French
Record 31, Domaine(s)
- Confiserie et chocolaterie
Record 31, Main entry term, French
- esquimau
1, record 31, French, esquimau
correct, masculine noun
Record 31, Abbreviations, French
Record 31, Synonyms, French
- chocolat glacé 2, record 31, French, chocolat%20glac%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- esquimau-chocolat 3, record 31, French, esquimau%2Dchocolat
correct, masculine noun
Record 31, Textual support, French
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crème glacée revêtue de chocolat et présentée en forme de masse allongée fixée autour d'un bâtonnet (...) 1, record 31, French, - esquimau
Record 31, Spanish
Record 31, Textual support, Spanish
Record 32 - internal organization data 1991-04-26
Record 32, English
Record 32, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 32, Main entry term, English
- paps
1, record 32, English, paps
correct, plural
Record 32, Abbreviations, English
Record 32, Synonyms, English
Record 32, Textual support, English
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pair of prominent rounded hills. 1, record 32, English, - paps
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eskimo Paps, Nfld. 1, record 32, English, - paps
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rare; used in Nfld. 1, record 32, English, - paps
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminology validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 32, English, - paps
Record 32, French
Record 32, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 32, Main entry term, French
- colline
1, record 32, French, colline
correct, feminine noun
Record 32, Abbreviations, French
Record 32, Synonyms, French
Record 32, Textual support, French
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élévation modérée aux versants généralement en pente douce. 1, record 32, French, - colline
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Colline Abijévis, Québec. 1, record 32, French, - colline
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plus petite que la montagne, mais plus considérable que la butte. 1, record 32, French, - colline
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie uniformisé par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 32, French, - colline
Record 32, Spanish
Record 32, Textual support, Spanish
Record 33 - internal organization data 1988-11-23
Record 33, English
Record 33, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 33, Main entry term, English
- N’ Sawakamok Native Friendship Centre
1, record 33, English, N%26rsquo%3B%20Sawakamok%20Native%20Friendship%20Centre
Canada
Record 33, Abbreviations, English
Record 33, Synonyms, English
Record 33, Textual support, English
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtained from the Sudbury Indian and Eskimo Centre(1985). 1, record 33, English, - N%26rsquo%3B%20Sawakamok%20Native%20Friendship%20Centre
Record 33, French
Record 33, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 33, Main entry term, French
- N'Sawakamok Native Friendship Centre
1, record 33, French, N%27Sawakamok%20Native%20Friendship%20Centre
Canada
Record 33, Abbreviations, French
Record 33, Synonyms, French
Record 33, Textual support, French
Record 33, Spanish
Record 33, Textual support, Spanish
Record 34 - internal organization data 1985-09-04
Record 34, English
Record 34, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 34, Main entry term, English
- Interdepartmental Committee on Indian and Eskimo Policy 1, record 34, English, Interdepartmental%20Committee%20on%20Indian%20and%20Eskimo%20Policy
Record 34, Abbreviations, English
Record 34, Synonyms, English
Record 34, French
Record 34, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 34, Main entry term, French
- Comité interministériel sur la politique indienne et esquimaude 1, record 34, French, Comit%C3%A9%20interminist%C3%A9riel%20sur%20la%20politique%20indienne%20et%20esquimaude
Record 34, Abbreviations, French
Record 34, Synonyms, French
Record 34, Textual support, French
Record 34, Key term(s)
- Comité interministériel sur la politique indienne et inuite
Record 34, Spanish
Record 34, Textual support, Spanish
Record 35 - internal organization data 1985-08-30
Record 35, English
Record 35, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 35, Main entry term, English
- Indian/Eskimo Tuition Program 1, record 35, English, Indian%2FEskimo%20Tuition%20Program
Record 35, Abbreviations, English
Record 35, Synonyms, English
Record 35, Textual support, English
Record 35, French
Record 35, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 35, Main entry term, French
- Indian/Eskimo Tuition Program 1, record 35, French, Indian%2FEskimo%20Tuition%20Program
Record 35, Abbreviations, French
Record 35, Synonyms, French
Record 35, Textual support, French
Record number: 35, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit non pas d'un programme mais d'une interprétation ad lib du Programme d'aide à l'éducation post-secondaire. 2, record 35, French, - Indian%2FEskimo%20Tuition%20Program
Record 35, Spanish
Record 35, Textual support, Spanish
Record 36 - internal organization data 1985-06-18
Record 36, English
Record 36, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 36, Main entry term, English
- Indian Eskimo Association of Canada Incorporated 1, record 36, English, Indian%20Eskimo%20Association%20of%20Canada%20Incorporated
Record 36, Abbreviations, English
Record 36, Synonyms, English
Record 36, French
Record 36, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 36, Main entry term, French
- Association Eskimo-indienne du Canada 1, record 36, French, Association%20Eskimo%2Dindienne%20du%20Canada
Record 36, Abbreviations, French
Record 36, Synonyms, French
Record 36, Textual support, French
Record 36, Spanish
Record 36, Textual support, Spanish
Record 37 - internal organization data 1985-06-18
Record 37, English
Record 37, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 37, Main entry term, English
- Indian and Eskimo Affairs 1, record 37, English, Indian%20and%20Eskimo%20Affairs
Record 37, Abbreviations, English
Record 37, Synonyms, English
Record 37, Textual support, English
Record 37, French
Record 37, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 37, Main entry term, French
- Affaires indiennes et esquimaudes 1, record 37, French, Affaires%20indiennes%20et%20esquimaudes
Record 37, Abbreviations, French
Record 37, Synonyms, French
Record 37, Textual support, French
Record number: 37, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amm-1971 div. de trad., Affaires indiennes et Nord canadien, Ottawa 1, record 37, French, - Affaires%20indiennes%20et%20esquimaudes
Record 37, Spanish
Record 37, Textual support, Spanish
Record 38 - internal organization data 1983-12-09
Record 38, English
Record 38, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Paddle Sports
Record 38, Main entry term, English
- horn
1, record 38, English, horn
correct
Record 38, Abbreviations, English
Record 38, Synonyms, English
Record 38, Textual support, English
Record number: 38, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Name given to stem and stern extensions on several kinds of kayaks. These may vary from being almost vertical as in Mackenzie kayaks to near horizontal as in some Caribou Eskimo types. 1, record 38, English, - horn
Record 38, French
Record 38, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Sports de pagaie
Record 38, Main entry term, French
- prolongement
1, record 38, French, prolongement
proposal, masculine noun
Record 38, Abbreviations, French
Record 38, Synonyms, French
Record 38, Textual support, French
Record 38, Spanish
Record 38, Textual support, Spanish
Record 39 - internal organization data 1983-05-12
Record 39, English
Record 39, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 39, Main entry term, English
- string figures 1, record 39, English, string%20figures
Record 39, Abbreviations, English
Record 39, Synonyms, English
Record 39, Textual support, English
Record number: 39, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a kind of Eskimo play 1, record 39, English, - string%20figures
Record 39, French
Record 39, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 39, Main entry term, French
- jeux de ficelles 1, record 39, French, jeux%20de%20ficelles
Record 39, Abbreviations, French
Record 39, Synonyms, French
Record 39, Textual support, French
Record 39, Spanish
Record 39, Textual support, Spanish
Record 40 - internal organization data 1983-05-12
Record 40, English
Record 40, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 40, Main entry term, English
- Sun Owl 1, record 40, English, Sun%20Owl
Record 40, Abbreviations, English
Record 40, Synonyms, English
Record 40, Textual support, English
Record number: 40, Textual support number: 1 OBS
in Eskimo mythology 1, record 40, English, - Sun%20Owl
Record 40, French
Record 40, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 40, Main entry term, French
- hibou-soleil 1, record 40, French, hibou%2Dsoleil
Record 40, Abbreviations, French
Record 40, Synonyms, French
Record 40, Textual support, French
Record 40, Spanish
Record 40, Textual support, Spanish
Record 41 - internal organization data 1983-05-03
Record 41, English
Record 41, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 41, Main entry term, English
- incised walrus tusk 1, record 41, English, incised%20walrus%20tusk
Record 41, Abbreviations, English
Record 41, Synonyms, English
Record 41, Textual support, English
Record number: 41, Textual support number: 1 OBS
in Eskimo engraving. 1, record 41, English, - incised%20walrus%20tusk
Record 41, French
Record 41, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 41, Main entry term, French
- défense de morse gravée 1, record 41, French, d%C3%A9fense%20de%20morse%20grav%C3%A9e
Record 41, Abbreviations, French
Record 41, Synonyms, French
Record 41, Textual support, French
Record 41, Spanish
Record 41, Textual support, Spanish
Record 42 - internal organization data 1983-03-08
Record 42, English
Record 42, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 42, Main entry term, English
- muktuk Eskimo style
1, record 42, English, muktuk%20Eskimo%20style
correct
Record 42, Abbreviations, English
Record 42, Synonyms, English
Record 42, Textual support, English
Record number: 42, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tender white whale meat, prepared in its own juice with added salt. 1, record 42, English, - muktuk%20Eskimo%20style
Record 42, French
Record 42, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 42, Main entry term, French
- muktuk à l'esquimaude
1, record 42, French, muktuk%20%C3%A0%20l%27esquimaude
correct
Record 42, Abbreviations, French
Record 42, Synonyms, French
Record 42, Textual support, French
Record number: 42, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chair tendre de baleine blanche, apprêtée dans son propre jus et additionnée de sel. 1, record 42, French, - muktuk%20%C3%A0%20l%27esquimaude
Record 42, Spanish
Record 42, Textual support, Spanish
Record 43 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 43, English
Record 43, Subject field(s)
- Anthropology
Record 43, Main entry term, English
- thule eskimo 1, record 43, English, thule%20eskimo
Record 43, Abbreviations, English
Record 43, Synonyms, English
Record 43, French
Record 43, Domaine(s)
- Anthropologie
Record 43, Main entry term, French
- esquimau Thulé
1, record 43, French, esquimau%20Thul%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 43, Abbreviations, French
Record 43, Synonyms, French
Record 43, Textual support, French
Record 43, Spanish
Record 43, Textual support, Spanish
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