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Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Dehcho First Nations
1, record 1, English, Dehcho%20First%20Nations
correct, plural, Northwest Territories
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DFN 2, record 1, English, DFN
correct, plural, Northwest Territories
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Dehcho First Nations represents 10 First Nations and two Métis Locals. The primary objective of the DFN is to regain independence as a self-governing nation of people based on values, customs and traditions. 2, record 1, English, - Dehcho%20First%20Nations
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In South Slavey, "cho" is a suffix meaning "big." In accordance with the rules of the language, a suffix does not comprise a word on its own and must be compounded with another word to be grammatically correct. While the single-word spelling of Dehcho is now understood to be correct, the alternative spelling continues to be popular. … The Dehcho First Nations has transitioned to the single word spelling ... 3, record 1, English, - Dehcho%20First%20Nations
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Premières Nations du Dehcho
1, record 1, French, Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations%20du%20Dehcho
correct, feminine noun, plural, Northwest Territories
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PND 1, record 1, French, PND
correct, feminine noun, plural, Northwest Territories
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Premières Nations du Dehcho (PND) représentent dix peuples des Premières Nations et deux associations Métis. Le principal objectif des PND est de retrouver leur indépendance et de placer leurs valeurs, coutumes et traditions au centre de leur autonomie. 1, record 1, French, - Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations%20du%20Dehcho
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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