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HUMANIST [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-08-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Philosophy and Religion
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Toronto Humanist Association
1, record 1, English, Toronto%20Humanist%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 2006, the Toronto Humanist Association merged with Toronto Secular Alliance to form the Secular Freethought Centre. 2, record 1, English, - Toronto%20Humanist%20Association
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Humanist Association of Toronto
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Philosophie et religion
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Toronto Humanist Association
1, record 1, French, Toronto%20Humanist%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 2006, la Toronto Humanist Association et la Toronto Secular Alliance ont fusionné pour former la Secular Freethought Centre. 2, record 1, French, - Toronto%20Humanist%20Association
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Humanist Association of Toronto
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-01-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Library Science
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- humanist virtual library
1, record 2, English, humanist%20virtual%20library
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Bibliothéconomie
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bibliothèque virtuelle humaniste
1, record 2, French, biblioth%C3%A8que%20virtuelle%20humaniste
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BVH 2, record 2, French, BVH
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Humanist in Canada
1, record 3, English, Humanist%20in%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
published by Canadian Humanist Publications. Information confirmed by the association. 2, record 3, English, - Humanist%20in%20Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Humanist in Canada
1, record 3, French, Humanist%20in%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par Canadian Humanist Publications. 2, record 3, French, - Humanist%20in%20Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-05-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- British Columbia Humanist Association
1, record 4, English, British%20Columbia%20Humanist%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BCHA 2, record 4, English, BCHA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Humanist Association of British Columbia 3, record 4, English, Humanist%20Association%20of%20British%20Columbia
correct
- Humanist Association of Greater Vancouver 3, record 4, English, Humanist%20Association%20of%20Greater%20Vancouver
former designation, correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known as: Humanist Association of British Columbia. 3, record 4, English, - British%20Columbia%20Humanist%20Association
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The BCHA is a non-profit association that is part of an international philosophical movement committed to the following principles; secular ethics, freedom of choice, pluralism, democracy, free inquiry, separation of church and state, concern for others, personal responsibility and freedom from religion. 4, record 4, English, - British%20Columbia%20Humanist%20Association
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Titles and abbreviation confirmed by the association. 5, record 4, English, - British%20Columbia%20Humanist%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- British Columbia Humanist Association
1, record 4, French, British%20Columbia%20Humanist%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- BCHA 2, record 4, French, BCHA
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Humanist Association of British Columbia 3, record 4, French, Humanist%20Association%20of%20British%20Columbia
correct, feminine noun
- Humanist Association of Greater Vancouver 3, record 4, French, Humanist%20Association%20of%20Greater%20Vancouver
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellations et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 4, record 4, French, - British%20Columbia%20Humanist%20Association
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- International Humanist and Ethical Union
1, record 5, English, International%20Humanist%20and%20Ethical%20Union
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- IHEU 1, record 5, English, IHEU
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO. 2, record 5, English, - International%20Humanist%20and%20Ethical%20Union
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Droits et libertés
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Union internationale humaniste et laïque
1, record 5, French, Union%20internationale%20humaniste%20et%20la%C3%AFque
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'IHEU (Union internationale humaniste et laïque) fut fondée en 1952 à Amsterdam et c'est la seule structure faîtière à rassembler à la fois des groupes humanistes, rationalistes, athées, agnostiques, laïques, et éthiques à travers le monde. Elle regroupe plus d'une centaine d'organisations membres, que ce soit de groupes importants en nombre d'adhérents ou des structures spécialisées telles que des universités, des éditeurs ou des agences pour le développement. 1, record 5, French, - Union%20internationale%20humaniste%20et%20la%C3%AFque
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Unión Internacional Humanista y Etica
1, record 5, Spanish, Uni%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20Humanista%20y%20Etica
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-09-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Humanist Association of Canada
1, record 6, English, Humanist%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- HAC 2, record 6, English, HAC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Grades et diplômes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Association Humaniste du Canada
1, record 6, French, Association%20Humaniste%20du%20Canada
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmés par l'organisme. 2, record 6, French, - Association%20Humaniste%20du%20Canada
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Humanist Publications
1, record 7, English, Canadian%20Humanist%20Publications
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CHP 2, record 7, English, CHP
correct, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 3, record 7, English, - Canadian%20Humanist%20Publications
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Humanist Publications
1, record 7, French, Canadian%20Humanist%20Publications
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CHP 2, record 7, French, CHP
correct, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme. 3, record 7, French, - Canadian%20Humanist%20Publications
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-04-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Corporate Humanist Award 1, record 8, English, Corporate%20Humanist%20Award
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Prix des gens d'affaires humanistes 1, record 8, French, Prix%20des%20gens%20d%27affaires%20humanistes
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-06-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Nordic Publications Committee for Humanist Periodicals
1, record 9, English, Nordic%20Publications%20Committee%20for%20Humanist%20Periodicals
correct, Europe
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Nordic Publications Committee for Humanist Periodicals
1, record 9, French, Nordic%20Publications%20Committee%20for%20Humanist%20Periodicals
correct, Europe
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-11-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Humanist Association of Ottawa
1, record 10, English, Humanist%20Association%20of%20Ottawa
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Humanist Association of Ottawa
1, record 10, French, Humanist%20Association%20of%20Ottawa
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de l'organisme. 2, record 10, French, - Humanist%20Association%20of%20Ottawa
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-09-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Typography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Humanist
1, record 11, English, Humanist
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Typefaces in which the cross stroke of the lower case is oblique; the axis of the curves is inclined to the left; there is no great contrast between thin and thick strokes; the serifs are bracketed; the serifs of the ascenders in the lower case are oblique. 1, record 11, English, - Humanist
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Typographie (Caractères)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Humanes
1, record 11, French, Humanes
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La famille des HUMANES comprend les caractères dont la forme s'inspire de la lettre romaine rénovée à la Renaissance. 1, record 11, French, - Humanes
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1983-05-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- humanist 1, record 12, English, humanist
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a scholar devoted to humanities. 1, record 12, English, - humanist
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- humaniste 1, record 12, French, humaniste
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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