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HONOUR SYSTEM [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-09-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Indigenous Peoples
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Survivors’ Flag
1, record 1, English, Survivors%26rsquo%3B%20Flag
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Survivors’ Flag is an expression of remembrance, meant to honour residential school Survivors and all the lives and communities impacted by the residential school system in Canada. Each element depicted on the flag was carefully selected by Survivors from across Canada, who were consulted in the flag's creation. 1, record 1, English, - Survivors%26rsquo%3B%20Flag
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Peuples Autochtones
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- drapeau des survivants
1, record 1, French, drapeau%20des%20survivants
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le drapeau des survivants se veut une expression de commémoration visant à rendre hommage aux survivantes et aux survivants des pensionnats autochtones et à toutes les vies et les communautés touchées par le système des pensionnats autochtones au Canada. Chaque élément représenté sur le drapeau a été soigneusement choisi par des survivantes et des survivants de tout le Canada qui ont été consultés lors de la création du drapeau. 1, record 1, French, - drapeau%20des%20survivants
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Commemoration Initiative
1, record 2, English, Commemoration%20Initiative
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Commemoration Initiative is part of the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement. The Commemoration Initiative provides funding for activities that honour and pay tribute in a permanent and lasting manner to former Indian Residential Schools students. These activities will also acknowledge their experiences and the effects from the Residential School system on their current, and future, family members and communities. 1, record 2, English, - Commemoration%20Initiative
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Droit autochtone
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Initiative de commémoration
1, record 2, French, Initiative%20de%20comm%C3%A9moration
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Initiative de commémoration fait partie de la Convention de règlement relative aux pensionnats indiens. L'Initiative de commémoration permet de financer de manière permanente et durable des activités qui honorent les anciens élèves des pensionnats indiens et leur rendent hommage. Ces activités reconnaîtront aussi les expériences qu'ils ont vécues et les répercussions du système des pensionnats indiens sur leur vie actuelle et future, sur les membres de leurs familles et sur leurs communautés. 1, record 2, French, - Initiative%20de%20comm%C3%A9moration
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Prizes and Awards (Arts and Culture)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Honours System
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Honours%20System
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Honours System ensures that we, as proud Canadians, recognize citizens who make a difference in our country through dedicated service to our communities, outstanding achievement, unselfish acts of bravery and meritorious behaviour. In presenting these honours to deserving Canadians, we pay tribute to exceptional contributions that have enriched not only the country but also the world. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the fount of our Canadian Honours System. As our Sovereign, only the Queen of Canada can approve the creation of an honour, based on the recommendation of the Government of Canada. The Governor General administers all responsibilities relating to Canadian Honours on the Queen's behalf. 1, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Honours%20System
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Prix et récompenses (Arts et Culture)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Régime canadien de distinctions honorifiques
1, record 3, French, R%C3%A9gime%20canadien%20de%20distinctions%20honorifiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Régime canadien de distinctions honorifiques assure que nous, fiers Canadiens, rendons hommage aux citoyens qui méritent la reconnaissance de la nation en raison de services dévoués rendus dans nos collectivités, de réalisations remarquables, d'actes de bravoure altruistes et de conduites méritoires. En présentant ces distinctions honorifiques aux Canadiens méritants, nous rendons hommage aux contributions exceptionnelles qui ont enrichi non seulement notre pays, mais le monde entier. Sa Majesté la reine Elizabeth II est à la source de notre Régime canadien de distinctions honorifiques. En sa qualité de souveraine, seule la reine du Canada peut approuver la création d'une distinction, sur la recommandation du gouvernement du Canada. Le gouverneur général exerce, au nom de la Reine, toutes les prérogatives relatives à l'administration des distinctions honorifiques. 1, record 3, French, - R%C3%A9gime%20canadien%20de%20distinctions%20honorifiques
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-05-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Paramedical Staff
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Saskatchewan Medical Association
1, record 4, English, Saskatchewan%20Medical%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SMA 1, record 4, English, SMA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is the mission of the Saskatchewan Medical Association to : advance the educational, professional and economic welfare of Saskatchewan physicians, advance the honour and integrity of the profession and promote quality health practices, quality health services, and advocate for a quality health care system for Saskatchewan. 1, record 4, English, - Saskatchewan%20Medical%20Association
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Medical Association of Saskatchewan
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Personnel para-médical
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Saskatchewan Medical Association
1, record 4, French, Saskatchewan%20Medical%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SMA 1, record 4, French, SMA
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Association médicale de la Saskatchewan
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-11-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- honour system 1, record 5, English, honour%20system
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- honor system 2, record 5, English, honor%20system
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
a secondary officers’ mess bar may be operated on the honor system. 2, record 5, English, - honour%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- principe d'intégrité
1, record 5, French, principe%20d%27int%C3%A9grit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
le bar secondaire peut être à la disposition des officiers selon le principe d'intégrité 1, record 5, French, - principe%20d%27int%C3%A9grit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-06-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Labour Relations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- honour system
1, record 6, English, honour%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system granting freedom from customary surveillance ... with the understanding that those who are so freed will be bound by their honor to observe regulations ... 2, record 6, English, - honour%20system
Record 6, Key term(s)
- honor system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Relations du travail
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- régime de confiance
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9gime%20de%20confiance
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- régime de l'honneur 2, record 6, French, r%C3%A9gime%20de%20l%27honneur
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il y a des personnes qui s'opposent à toute forme d'enregistrement du temps pour cause «d'incompatibilité avec la philosophie de l'horaire variable» [...] En conséquence, ces personne préconisent le régime de confiance ou «honor system». 1, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20de%20confiance
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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