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KITWANGA [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Kitwanga Band
1, record 1, English, Kitwanga%20Band
unofficial
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Kitwanga Band : band located in British Columbia. 1, record 1, English, - Kitwanga%20Band
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bande de Kitwanga
1, record 1, French, bande%20de%20Kitwanga
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bande de Kitwanga : bande vivant en Colombie-Britannique. 1, record 1, French, - bande%20de%20Kitwanga
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-01-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Historical Park and Site Names
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Gitwangak Battle Hill National Historic Site of Canada
1, record 2, English, Gitwangak%20Battle%20Hill%20National%20Historic%20Site%20of%20Canada
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Kitwanga Fort National Historic Site 2, record 2, English, Kitwanga%20Fort%20National%20Historic%20Site
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- Kitwanga Fort National Historic Park 3, record 2, English, Kitwanga%20Fort%20National%20Historic%20Park
former designation, correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A national historic site managed by Parks Canada. 3, record 2, English, - Gitwangak%20Battle%20Hill%20National%20Historic%20Site%20of%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Named after "Gitwangak Battle Hill," the name of a hill used as a base to make raids against Nass River and coastal peoples for food, slaves, and control of lucrative trade routes. 3, record 2, English, - Gitwangak%20Battle%20Hill%20National%20Historic%20Site%20of%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In March 2006, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada(HSMBC) approved a name change for this national historic site. The name was formerly "Kitwanga Fort" and the new name is "Gitwangak Battle Hill. " 4, record 2, English, - Gitwangak%20Battle%20Hill%20National%20Historic%20Site%20of%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
On January 12, 2001, the words "of Canada" were added to the names of national parks, national park reserves and national historic sites. The addition should be systematically used on cover pages, in titles, headings and at the beginning of documents. In the body of a text, it is stylistically appropriate to omit the words "of Canada." 3, record 2, English, - Gitwangak%20Battle%20Hill%20National%20Historic%20Site%20of%20Canada
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de parcs, lieux et canaux historiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lieu historique national du Canada de la colline-Battle Hill-des-Gitwangaks
1, record 2, French, lieu%20historique%20national%20du%20Canada%20de%20la%20colline%2DBattle%20Hill%2Ddes%2DGitwangaks
correct, masculine noun, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lieu historique national du Fort-Kitwanga 2, record 2, French, lieu%20historique%20national%20du%20Fort%2DKitwanga
former designation, correct, masculine noun, British Columbia
- parc historique national du Fort-Kitwanga 3, record 2, French, parc%20historique%20national%20du%20Fort%2DKitwanga
former designation, correct, masculine noun, British Columbia
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lieu historique national géré par Parcs Canada. 3, record 2, French, - lieu%20historique%20national%20du%20Canada%20de%20la%20colline%2DBattle%20Hill%2Ddes%2DGitwangaks
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Nommé d'après la «colline Battle Hill des Gitwangaks», le nom d'une colline qui servait de base pour mener des incursions contre les peuples de la rivière Nass et de la côte afin d'obtenir de la nourriture, des esclaves et le contrôle de routes de commerce lucratives. 3, record 2, French, - lieu%20historique%20national%20du%20Canada%20de%20la%20colline%2DBattle%20Hill%2Ddes%2DGitwangaks
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
En mars 2006, la Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada a approuvé le changement de nom de ce lieu historique national. Il ne s'agit donc plus du «fort Kitwanga», mais bien de la «colline Battle Hill des Gitwangaks». 4, record 2, French, - lieu%20historique%20national%20du%20Canada%20de%20la%20colline%2DBattle%20Hill%2Ddes%2DGitwangaks
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Depuis le 12 janvier 2001, il faut désigner les noms des parcs nationaux, des réserves de parc national et des lieux historiques avec les éléments «du Canada». Cette forme doit paraître sur la couverture, la page de titre et les pages initiales de présentation de documents. Par la suite, on peut omettre les éléments «du Canada». 3, record 2, French, - lieu%20historique%20national%20du%20Canada%20de%20la%20colline%2DBattle%20Hill%2Ddes%2DGitwangaks
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Usage de la majuscule : dans une liste, sur une carte géographique, ou sur un panneau de signalisation, le générique porte la majuscule; dans un texte suivi en français, la minuscule au générique est de rigueur. 3, record 2, French, - lieu%20historique%20national%20du%20Canada%20de%20la%20colline%2DBattle%20Hill%2Ddes%2DGitwangaks
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-06-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Kitwanga
1, record 3, English, Kitwanga
correct, see observation, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A community located in British Columbia. 2, record 3, English, - Kitwanga
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordinates: 55º 6’ N, 128º 4’ W (British Columbia). 3, record 3, English, - Kitwanga
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Usually, in Canada, the name of an inhabited place has only one form in English and French, which is listed in the Gazetteer of the province or territory according to the Incorporation Act of the entity. 2, record 3, English, - Kitwanga
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Kitwanga
1, record 3, French, Kitwanga
correct, see observation, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agglomération située en Colombie-Britannique. 2, record 3, French, - Kitwanga
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordonnées : 55º 6' N, 128º 4' O (Colombie-Britannique). 3, record 3, French, - Kitwanga
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habituellement, au Canada, le nom d'un lieu habité n'a qu'une forme en français et en anglais, celle consignée au Répertoire de la province ou du territoire et qui tient de l'Acte d'incorporation de l'entité. 2, record 3, French, - Kitwanga
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-06-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
- Heritage
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Gitwangak Battle Hill
1, record 4, English, Gitwangak%20Battle%20Hill
correct, see observation, British Columbia
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Kitwanga Fort 2, record 4, English, Kitwanga%20Fort
former designation, correct, see observation, British Columbia
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fort build by the Gitwangaks First Nation during the 18th century. 3, record 4, English, - Gitwangak%20Battle%20Hill
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In March 2006, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada(HSMBC) approved a name change for this national historic site. The name was formerly "Kitwanga Fort" and the new name is "Gitwangak Battle Hill. " 1, record 4, English, - Gitwangak%20Battle%20Hill
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
"Gitwangak" is the correct Gitksen language spelling of the name of the First Nation. 1, record 4, English, - Gitwangak%20Battle%20Hill
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
- Patrimoine
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- colline Battle Hill des Gitwangaks
1, record 4, French, colline%20Battle%20Hill%20des%20Gitwangaks
correct, see observation, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fort Kitwanga 2, record 4, French, fort%20Kitwanga
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun, British Columbia
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fort construit au XVIIIe siècle par la Première Nation des Gitwangaks. 3, record 4, French, - colline%20Battle%20Hill%20des%20Gitwangaks
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En mars 2006, la Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada a approuvé le changement de nom de ce lieu historique national. Il ne s'agit donc plus du «fort Kitwanga», mais bien de la «colline Battle Hill des Gitwangaks». 1, record 4, French, - colline%20Battle%20Hill%20des%20Gitwangaks
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
«Gitwangaks» reflète l'orthographe correcte, en langue gitksen, du nom de la Première Nation. 1, record 4, French, - colline%20Battle%20Hill%20des%20Gitwangaks
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Usage de la majuscule : dans une liste, sur une carte géographique, ou sur un panneau de signalisation, le générique porte la majuscule; dans un texte suivi en français, la minuscule au générique est de rigueur. 3, record 4, French, - colline%20Battle%20Hill%20des%20Gitwangaks
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-01-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Integrated Health Services Corporation 1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Integrated%20Health%20Services%20Corporation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Kitwanga, British Columbia. 2, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Integrated%20Health%20Services%20Corporation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Hygiène et santé
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Integrated Health Services Corporation 1, record 5, French, Canadian%20Integrated%20Health%20Services%20Corporation
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Kitwanga. 2, record 5, French, - Canadian%20Integrated%20Health%20Services%20Corporation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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