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FOSTER WELFARE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-08-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Trade
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association of Ottawa
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Italian%20Business%20and%20Professional%20Association%20of%20Ottawa
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CIBPA 2, record 1, English, CIBPA
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- CIBPA Ottawa 3, record 1, English, CIBPA%20Ottawa
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CIBPA Ottawa is the local chapter of the National Federation [of] Canadian Italian Business and Professional Associations ... 1, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Italian%20Business%20and%20Professional%20Association%20of%20Ottawa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The objectives of the association are to foster good fellowship among its members and to promote the development and interests of its members, in particular : to promote a better understanding between the members and to create a social network involving the members, their family and society at large; to unite the business and professional persons, merchants, manufacturers, traders, agents, industrialists, and persons interested therein, of Italian origin or descent, carrying on business, or exercising their profession or interests therein, and to co-operate in the industrial, professional, commercial, economic and cultural development and general welfare of the community; to help foster the trade, business, professional, cultural and general welfare of its members; [and] to promote the adoption and application of higher social, business, cultural and professional standards. 4, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Italian%20Business%20and%20Professional%20Association%20of%20Ottawa
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Commerce
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association of Ottawa
1, record 1, French, Canadian%20Italian%20Business%20and%20Professional%20Association%20of%20Ottawa
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CIBPA 2, record 1, French, CIBPA
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- CIBPA Ottawa 3, record 1, French, CIBPA%20Ottawa
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-10-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Edmonton Minor Soccer Association
1, record 2, English, Edmonton%20Minor%20Soccer%20Association
correct, Manitoba
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- EMSA 2, record 2, English, EMSA
correct, Manitoba
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Edmonton Minor Soccer Association or EMSA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development of this city’s youth soccer programs. [Its] teams are comprised of over 25,000 children and youth throughout Edmonton and surrounding area ... 3, record 2, English, - Edmonton%20Minor%20Soccer%20Association
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Its goals are : to] promote, develop and govern minor soccer in the City of Edmonton... ;... to foster and encourage good character and sportsmanship, in all participants, through the principals of fair play; [and to] ensure the welfare and fulfillment of each individual player. 4, record 2, English, - Edmonton%20Minor%20Soccer%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Edmonton Minor Soccer Association
1, record 2, French, Edmonton%20Minor%20Soccer%20Association
correct, Alberta
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EMSA 2, record 2, French, EMSA
correct, Alberta
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-08-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Indigenous Peoples
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Niagara Regional Native Centre
1, record 3, English, Niagara%20Regional%20Native%20Centre
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- NRNC 2, record 3, English, NRNC
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- St. Catherine’s Indian Center 3, record 3, English, St%2E%20Catherine%26rsquo%3Bs%20Indian%20Center
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission statement : To promote awareness of the culture of Aboriginal peoples within the community in an effort to establish a relationship of mutual understanding and respect between the Aboriginal peoples and the other members of the community; to advance, foster, encourage and promote the cultural and social interests of Aboriginal peoples, both collectively and individually; to organize projects and carry out programs to alleviate and minimize, wherever possible, adverse social and economic conditions encountered by Aboriginal people in order to effect a general improvement in their overall welfare and well-being; to promote native leadership in the native community. 4, record 3, English, - Niagara%20Regional%20Native%20Centre
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Niagara Regional Native Center
- St. Catherine’s Indian Centre
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Peuples Autochtones
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Niagara Regional Native Centre
1, record 3, French, Niagara%20Regional%20Native%20Centre
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- NRNC 2, record 3, French, NRNC
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- St. Catherine's Indian Center 3, record 3, French, St%2E%20Catherine%27s%20Indian%20Center
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Niagara Regional Native Center
- St. Catherine's Indian Centre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Spices and Condiments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Spice Association
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Spice%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CSA 2, record 4, English, CSA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mission of the Association is to advance the welfare of the spice trade and its commonly associated lines in Canada and to foster and promote a feeling of fellowship and goodwill among its members. 3, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Spice%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Épices et condiments
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des épices
1, record 4, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20%C3%A9pices
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-07-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Meteorology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Public Weather Services Programme
1, record 5, English, Public%20Weather%20Services%20Programme
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- PWSP 1, record 5, English, PWSP
correct, international
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- PWS Programme 2, record 5, English, PWS%20Programme
correct, international
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... of the World Meteorological Organization. The purpose of the Public Weather Services Programme is to assist WMO Members to provide reliable and effective weather and related services for the benefit of the public. The long term objectives of the Public Weather Services Programme are : To strengthen WMO Members’ capabilities to meet the needs of the community through the provision of comprehensive weather and related services with particular emphasis on public safety and welfare; to foster a better understanding by the general public of the capabilities of national Meteorological Services and how best to use their services. 3, record 5, English, - Public%20Weather%20Services%20Programme
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Public Weather Services Program
- PWS Program
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Météorologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Programme de services météorologiques destinés au public
1, record 5, French, Programme%20de%20services%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20destin%C3%A9s%20au%20public
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme [...] de l'Organisation météorologique mondiale. 2, record 5, French, - Programme%20de%20services%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20destin%C3%A9s%20au%20public
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Meteorología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa de Servicios Meteorológicos al Público
1, record 5, Spanish, Programa%20de%20Servicios%20Meteorol%C3%B3gicos%20al%20P%C3%BAblico
masculine noun, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PSMP 1, record 5, Spanish, PSMP
masculine noun, international
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organización Meteorológica Mundial. 1, record 5, Spanish, - Programa%20de%20Servicios%20Meteorol%C3%B3gicos%20al%20P%C3%BAblico
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-02-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Chiropractors Association
1, record 6, English, International%20Chiropractors%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ICA 1, record 6, English, ICA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Chiropractic Health Bureau 2, record 6, English, Chiropractic%20Health%20Bureau
former designation, correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vision : To empower humanity in the expression of maximum health, wellness and human potential through universal chiropractic expression and utilization. Mission : To advance chiropractic throughout the world as a distinct health care profession predicated upon its unique philosophy, science, and art. Objectives : Maintain and promote chiropractic' s unique identity as a non-therapeutic, drugless and surgical-free health science, based on its fundamental principles and philosophy. Provide leadership in the establishment of chiropractic licensure regulation in every nation and promote the quality and authenticity of chiropractic education. Foster the professional and technical development of the Doctor of Chiropractic through programs of continuing education, research, political, and social action. Encourage the highest professional, technical, and ethical standards for the doctor of chiropractic while safeguarding the professional welfare of its members. Champion the principle that every citizen in the world has the right to freedom of choice in health care and be able to choose unhampered the doctor and the healing art of his/her choice. Work harmoniously with other health care organizations and governments in a global humanitarian effort to foster chiropractic and spinal hygiene in the fields of family health(including children, women, and the elderly), and occupational health. Work for full inclusion of chiropractic in all public and private health care delivery programs. 1, record 6, English, - International%20Chiropractors%20Association
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- International Chiropractors Association
1, record 6, French, International%20Chiropractors%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ICA 1, record 6, French, ICA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Chiropractic Health Bureau 2, record 6, French, Chiropractic%20Health%20Bureau
former designation, correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-09-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Rights and Freedoms
- Sociology of the Family
- Family Law (common law)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Declaration on Social and Legal Principles relating to the Protection and Welfare of Children, with Special Reference to Foster Placement and Adoption Nationally and Internationally
1, record 7, English, Declaration%20on%20Social%20and%20Legal%20Principles%20relating%20to%20the%20Protection%20and%20Welfare%20of%20Children%2C%20with%20Special%20Reference%20to%20Foster%20Placement%20and%20Adoption%20Nationally%20and%20Internationally
correct, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title reproduced from the document entitled "Human Rights: Names of International Bodies and Instruments and Other Titles = Droits de l’homme : noms d’organes et instruments internationaux et autres titres = Derechos Humanos: Nombres de Organos e Instrumentos Internacionales y Otros Títulos" with the authorization of the United Nations Office in Geneva. 1, record 7, English, - Declaration%20on%20Social%20and%20Legal%20Principles%20relating%20to%20the%20Protection%20and%20Welfare%20of%20Children%2C%20with%20Special%20Reference%20to%20Foster%20Placement%20and%20Adoption%20Nationally%20and%20Internationally
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Droits et libertés
- Sociologie de la famille
- Droit de la famille (common law)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Déclaration sur les principes sociaux et juridiques applicables à la protection et au bien-être des enfants, envisagés surtout sous l'angle des pratiques en matière d'adoption et de placement familial sur les plans national et international
1, record 7, French, D%C3%A9claration%20sur%20les%20principes%20sociaux%20et%20juridiques%20applicables%20%C3%A0%20la%20protection%20et%20au%20bien%2D%C3%AAtre%20des%20enfants%2C%20envisag%C3%A9s%20surtout%20sous%20l%27angle%20des%20pratiques%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20d%27adoption%20et%20de%20placement%20familial%20sur%20les%20plans%20national%20et%20international
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproduit du lexique «Human Rights: Names of International Bodies and Instruments and Other Titles = Droits de l'homme : noms d'organes et instruments internationaux et autres titres = Derechos Humanos: Nombres de Organos e Instrumentos Internacionales y Otros Títulos» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 1, record 7, French, - D%C3%A9claration%20sur%20les%20principes%20sociaux%20et%20juridiques%20applicables%20%C3%A0%20la%20protection%20et%20au%20bien%2D%C3%AAtre%20des%20enfants%2C%20envisag%C3%A9s%20surtout%20sous%20l%27angle%20des%20pratiques%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20d%27adoption%20et%20de%20placement%20familial%20sur%20les%20plans%20national%20et%20international
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de monografías
- Derechos y Libertades
- Sociología de la familia
- Derecho de familia (common law)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Declaración sobre los principios sociales y jurídicos relativos a la protección y el bienestar de los niños, con particular referencia a la adopción y la colocación en hogares de guarda, en los planos nacional e internacional
1, record 7, Spanish, Declaraci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20los%20principios%20sociales%20y%20jur%C3%ADdicos%20relativos%20a%20la%20protecci%C3%B3n%20y%20el%20bienestar%20de%20los%20ni%C3%B1os%2C%20con%20particular%20referencia%20a%20la%20adopci%C3%B3n%20y%20la%20colocaci%C3%B3n%20en%20hogares%20de%20guarda%2C%20en%20los%20planos%20nacional%20e%20internacional
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Extraído de "Human Rights: Names of International Bodies and Instruments and Other Titles = Droits de l'homme : noms d'organes et instruments internationaux et autres titres = Derechos Humanos: Nombres de Organos e Instrumentos Internacionales y Otros Títulos" con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra. 2, record 7, Spanish, - Declaraci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20los%20principios%20sociales%20y%20jur%C3%ADdicos%20relativos%20a%20la%20protecci%C3%B3n%20y%20el%20bienestar%20de%20los%20ni%C3%B1os%2C%20con%20particular%20referencia%20a%20la%20adopci%C3%B3n%20y%20la%20colocaci%C3%B3n%20en%20hogares%20de%20guarda%2C%20en%20los%20planos%20nacional%20e%20internacional
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-12-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- world culture
1, record 8, English, world%20culture
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For example, Matsushita's creed is :"Through our industrial activities, we strive to foster progress, to promote the general welfare of society and to devote ourselves to furthering the development of world culture. " 1, record 8, English, - world%20culture
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- culture mondiale
1, record 8, French, culture%20mondiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ainsi, le credo de la Matsushita est le suivant : «Par nos activités industrielles, nous nous efforçons de promouvoir le progrès, d'accroître le bien-être général de la société et de nous consacrer à l'essor de la culture mondiale. 1, record 8, French, - culture%20mondiale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-11-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Child Welfare Institute
1, record 9, English, Child%20Welfare%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- CWI 1, record 9, English, CWI
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Individuals interested in child welfare issues. Supports programs promoting foster parenting, minor emancipation(endowing minors with legal rights of adults), adoption, reunification of adoptive children with their birthparents, and other issues 1, record 9, English, - Child%20Welfare%20Institute
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Child Welfare Institute
1, record 9, French, Child%20Welfare%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- CWI 1, record 9, French, CWI
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-06-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- foster welfare 1, record 10, English, foster%20welfare
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- favoriser le bien-être 1, record 10, French, favoriser%20le%20bien%2D%C3%AAtre
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- promouvoir le bien-être 1, record 10, French, promouvoir%20le%20bien%2D%C3%AAtre
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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