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WESLEY [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Wesley First Nation
1, record 1, English, Wesley%20First%20Nation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Wesley 2, record 1, English, Wesley
correct
- Wesley Band 2, record 1, English, Wesley%20Band
unofficial, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wesley: name taken from the 2002 Indian Registration and Band Lists Directorate's data base of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC). 2, record 1, English, - Wesley%20First%20Nation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
First Nation located in Alberta. 2, record 1, English, - Wesley%20First%20Nation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
First Nation that is part of the Stoney. 3, record 1, English, - Wesley%20First%20Nation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
First Nation: Term adopted to replace Indian Band, which some people found offensive. Many Indian Bands have now decided to change their name by using the term First Nation instead of Indian Band, or Band. 3, record 1, English, - Wesley%20First%20Nation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Première Nation de Wesley
1, record 1, French, Premi%C3%A8re%20Nation%20de%20Wesley
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Wesley 2, record 1, French, Wesley
correct
- bande des Wesley 2, record 1, French, bande%20des%20Wesley
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wesley : nom entériné par le ministère des Affaires autochtones et Développement du Nord Canada (AADNC). 2, record 1, French, - Premi%C3%A8re%20Nation%20de%20Wesley
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Première Nation vivant en Alberta. 2, record 1, French, - Premi%C3%A8re%20Nation%20de%20Wesley
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Première Nation qui fait partie de la Tribu des Stoney. 1, record 1, French, - Premi%C3%A8re%20Nation%20de%20Wesley
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Première Nation : Terme entré dans l'usage pour remplacer le terme bande indienne, que de nombreuses personnes jugeaient offensant. Un grand nombre de bandes indiennes ont choisi de changer leur nom en remplaçant le terme bande indienne, ou bande, par Première Nation. 1, record 1, French, - Premi%C3%A8re%20Nation%20de%20Wesley
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Investment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Wesley Clover
1, record 2, English, Wesley%20Clover
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wesley Clover [is] an investment management firm and holding company, with active interests in information and communications technologies (ICT), real estate and leisure properties. 2, record 2, English, - Wesley%20Clover
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Investissements et placements
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Wesley Clover
1, record 2, French, Wesley%20Clover
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-05-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Educational Institutions
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- The University of Winnipeg
1, record 3, English, The%20University%20of%20Winnipeg
correct, Manitoba
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- UWinnipeg 2, record 3, English, UWinnipeg
correct, Manitoba
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- United College 3, record 3, English, United%20College
former designation, correct, Manitoba
- Wesley College 3, record 3, English, Wesley%20College
former designation, correct, Manitoba
- Manitoba College 3, record 3, English, Manitoba%20College
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
University located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. 4, record 3, English, - The%20University%20of%20Winnipeg
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source: The University of Winnipeg Act. 4, record 3, English, - The%20University%20of%20Winnipeg
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Winnipeg University
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Université de Winnipeg
1, record 3, French, Universit%C3%A9%20de%20Winnipeg
correct, feminine noun, Manitoba
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- United College 2, record 3, French, United%20College
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Manitoba
- Wesley College 2, record 3, French, Wesley%20College
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Manitoba
- Manitoba College 2, record 3, French, Manitoba%20College
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Université située à Winnipeg, Manitoba. 3, record 3, French, - Universit%C3%A9%20de%20Winnipeg
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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