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AIDS VANCOUVER [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-05-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Persons with AIDS Society of British Columbia
1, record 1, English, Persons%20with%20AIDS%20Society%20of%20British%20Columbia
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- British Columbia Persons with AIDS Society 1, record 1, English, British%20Columbia%20Persons%20with%20AIDS%20Society
correct
- BCPWA 1, record 1, English, BCPWA
correct
- BCPWA 1, record 1, English, BCPWA
- Vancouver People With AIDS Society 1, record 1, English, Vancouver%20People%20With%20AIDS%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known as Vancouver People With AIDS Society. 1, record 1, English, - Persons%20with%20AIDS%20Society%20of%20British%20Columbia
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Persons with AIDS Society of British Columbia exists to enable persons living with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus to empower themselves through mutual support and collective action. "From our personal struggles and challenges come our courage and strength". The British Columbia Persons with AIDS Society (BCPWA) is dedicated to empowering persons living with HIV disease and AIDS through mutual support and collective action. 1, record 1, English, - Persons%20with%20AIDS%20Society%20of%20British%20Columbia
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Society of Persons with AIDS of British Columbia
- People With AIDS Society of Vancouver
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Persons with AIDS Society of British Columbia
1, record 1, French, Persons%20with%20AIDS%20Society%20of%20British%20Columbia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- British Columbia Persons with AIDS Society 1, record 1, French, British%20Columbia%20Persons%20with%20AIDS%20Society
correct, feminine noun
- BCPWA 1, record 1, French, BCPWA
correct, feminine noun
- BCPWA 1, record 1, French, BCPWA
- Vancouver People With AIDS Society 2, record 1, French, Vancouver%20People%20With%20AIDS%20Society
correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aussi connu sous le nom de Vancouver People With AIDS Society. 1, record 1, French, - Persons%20with%20AIDS%20Society%20of%20British%20Columbia
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Société des personnes atteintes du SIDA de la Colombie-Britannique
- Société des personnes atteintes du SIDA de Vancouver
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-11-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Blood
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- AIDS Vancouver Island
1, record 2, English, AIDS%20Vancouver%20Island
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AVI 2, record 2, English, AVI
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Vancouver Island AIDS Society 3, record 2, English, Vancouver%20Island%20AIDS%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known as: Vancouver Island AIDS Society. 3, record 2, English, - AIDS%20Vancouver%20Island
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Our mandate is: To confront Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (IDS), prevent its spread through education, support all those affected by the disease and advocate on their behalf. 4, record 2, English, - AIDS%20Vancouver%20Island
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sang
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- AIDS Vancouver Island
1, record 2, French, AIDS%20Vancouver%20Island
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AVI 2, record 2, French, AVI
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Vancouver Islands AIDS Society 1, record 2, French, Vancouver%20Islands%20AIDS%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 2, French, - AIDS%20Vancouver%20Island
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-02-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- AIDS Vancouver
1, record 3, English, AIDS%20Vancouver
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- AIDS Vancouver
1, record 3, French, AIDS%20Vancouver
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 2, record 3, French, - AIDS%20Vancouver
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-03-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Vancouver World Aids Group 1, record 4, English, Vancouver%20World%20Aids%20Group
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Vancouver World Aids Group 1, record 4, French, Vancouver%20World%20Aids%20Group
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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