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YOUTH DAY [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Children's Day
1, record 1, English, Commemoration%20of%20Ataturk%2C%20Youth%20and%20Children%27s%20Day
correct, Asia
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Children's Day: holiday celebrated in Turkey. 2, record 1, English, - Commemoration%20of%20Ataturk%2C%20Youth%20and%20Children%27s%20Day
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Journée de commémoration d'Atatürk, de la Jeunesse et des Sports
1, record 1, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20de%20comm%C3%A9moration%20d%27Atat%C3%BCrk%2C%20de%20la%20Jeunesse%20et%20des%20Sports
correct, feminine noun, Asia
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le] mardi 19 mai est férié en Turquie. Il s'agit de la Journée de commémoration d'Atatürk, de la Jeunesse et des Sports [...] 1, record 1, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20de%20comm%C3%A9moration%20d%27Atat%C3%BCrk%2C%20de%20la%20Jeunesse%20et%20des%20Sports
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Christian Theology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- World Youth Day
1, record 2, English, World%20Youth%20Day
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WYD 1, record 2, English, WYD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
World Youth Day (WYD) is an annual gathering of Catholic young people, created by Pope John Paul II in 1984 "to consolidate the ordinary youth ministry by offering new encouragement for commitment, objectives which foster ever greater involvement and participation" (Letter from Pope John Paul II - Seminar on WYD 1996). It is celebrated on a diocesan level annually, and at a week-long international level every two to three years at different locations, attracting hundreds of thousands of youths from almost every country on the planet. 1, record 2, English, - World%20Youth%20Day
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Théologies chrétiennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Journée mondiale de la jeunesse
1, record 2, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20la%20jeunesse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- JMJ 1, record 2, French, JMJ
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Journée mondiale de la jeunesse (JMJ) est un évènement organisé par l'Église catholique rassemblant des jeunes catholiques du monde entier. La Journée mondiale de la jeunesse a lieu en fait chaque année, elle est célébrée dans chaque diocèse du monde le Dimanche des Rameaux, avec généralement un petit rassemblement à Rome. Tous les deux ou trois ans, un grand rassemblement international a lieu, à l'invitation du pape, dans une ville différente, et dure alors plusieurs jours. Il s'achève par une messe présidée par le Souverain Pontife réunissant plusieurs centaines de milliers de participants. 1, record 2, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20la%20jeunesse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Teología cristiana
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Jornada Mundial de la Juventud
1, record 2, Spanish, Jornada%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Juventud
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- JMJ 2, record 2, Spanish, JMJ
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gran encuentro global de jóvenes con el papa que se celebra cada tres años en un lugar del mundo. 2, record 2, Spanish, - Jornada%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Juventud
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-06-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Honorary Distinctions (Non-Canadian)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canada Day Youth Award
1, record 3, English, Canada%20Day%20Youth%20Award
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Individuals, schools, colleges, universities, community groups and businesses can nominate a young person 18 years and younger who exemplifies the qualities of citizenship that strengthen our social fabric and enrich our national life. This young person must have made a truly exceptional contribution in any number of areas. 1, record 3, English, - Canada%20Day%20Youth%20Award
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux non canadiens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Prix Jeunesse de la fête du Canada
1, record 3, French, Prix%20Jeunesse%20de%20la%20f%C3%AAte%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les individus, les écoles, les collèges, les universités, les groupes communautaires et les entreprises peuvent proposer la candidature d'un jeune de 18 ans ou moins affichant les qualités civiques qui renforcent notre tissu social et qui enrichissent notre vie nationale. Cette jeune personne doit avoir fait une contribution vraiment exceptionnelle dans un ou plusieurs domaines. 1, record 3, French, - Prix%20Jeunesse%20de%20la%20f%C3%AAte%20du%20Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-06-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- International Youth Day
1, record 4, English, International%20Youth%20Day
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The General Assembly on 17 December 1999 in its resolution 54/120, endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be declared International Youth Day. The Assembly recommended that public information activities be organized to support the Day as a way to promote better awareness of the World Programme of Action for Youth to the Year 2000 and Beyond, adopted by the General Assembly in 1995 (resolution 50/81). 2, record 4, English, - International%20Youth%20Day
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
International Youth Day has been celebrated annually since 1999 as an occasion for focusing attention on the needs of all young people-defined by the United Nations to mean those aged between 10 and 24. 3, record 4, English, - International%20Youth%20Day
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Journée internationale de la jeunesse
1, record 4, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20internationale%20de%20la%20jeunesse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depuis 1999, la Journée internationale de la Jeunesse a été célébrée chaque année comme une occasion de porter plus d'attention aux besoins de tous les jeunes - définis par les Nations comme les personnes âgées entre 10 et 24 ans. 1, record 4, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20internationale%20de%20la%20jeunesse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Día Internacional de la Juventud
1, record 4, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20Internacional%20de%20la%20Juventud
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sin fecha fija. 1, record 4, Spanish, - D%C3%ADa%20Internacional%20de%20la%20Juventud
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-05-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Demography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Tibetan Youth Day 1, record 5, English, Tibetan%20Youth%20Day
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Démographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Journée de la jeunesse tibétaine
1, record 5, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20jeunesse%20tib%C3%A9taine
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-06-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Global Youth Service Day
1, record 6, English, Global%20Youth%20Service%20Day
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- GYSD 1, record 6, English, GYSD
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
During International Year of Volunteers 2001, Canada joined the nations around the world to celebrate GYSD. Leading into National Volunteer Week, GYSD (April 21, 2001) offers an opportunity for young people to highlight youth volunteerism by engaging in a community project or individual act of volunteering. 1, record 6, English, - Global%20Youth%20Service%20Day
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Journée mondiale du service des jeunes
1, record 6, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20du%20service%20des%20jeunes
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Durant l'Année internationale des volontaires 2001, le Canada s'est joint à d'autres pays du monde pour célébrer cette journée qui donnait le coup d'envoi de la Semaine nationale de l'action bénévole (21 avril 2001) qui offrait aux jeunes l'occasion de mettre à l'honneur le bénévolat chez les jeunes en participant à un projet communautaire ou à une activité personnelle de bénévolat. 1, record 6, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20du%20service%20des%20jeunes
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-06-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Sociology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Youth Day 1, record 7, English, Youth%20Day
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Sociologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Journée de la jeunesse
1, record 7, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20jeunesse
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 7, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20jeunesse
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-07-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Canada Day Youth Ambassador 1, record 8, English, Canada%20Day%20Youth%20Ambassador
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Ambassadeur de la jeunesse de la Fête du Canada
1, record 8, French, Ambassadeur%20de%20la%20jeunesse%20de%20la%20F%C3%AAte%20du%20Canada
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Ambassadrice de la jeunesse de la Fête du Canada 1, record 8, French, Ambassadrice%20de%20la%20jeunesse%20de%20la%20F%C3%AAte%20du%20Canada
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- high day of youth 1, record 9, English, high%20day%20of%20youth
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- beau temps de la jeunesse 1, record 9, French, beau%20temps%20de%20la%20jeunesse
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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