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AVATAQ [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Avataq Cultural Institute
1, record 1, English, Avataq%20Cultural%20Institute
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Through its language, heritage and cultural programs, the Avataq Cultural Institute is striving to support and preserve Inuit culture for present and future generations. 2, record 1, English, - Avataq%20Cultural%20Institute
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Institut culturel Avataq
1, record 1, French, Institut%20culturel%20Avataq
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par le biais de ses programmes linguistiques, patrimoniaux et culturels, l'Institut culturel Avataq s’efforce de soutenir et de préserver la culture inuite [au] bénéfice des générations actuelles et à venir. 2, record 1, French, - Institut%20culturel%20Avataq
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
- Artes y cultura indígenas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Instituto Cultural Avataq
1, record 1, Spanish, Instituto%20Cultural%20Avataq
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organismo que apoya y preserva la cultura inuit mediante programas lingüísticos, patrimoniales y culturales. 1, record 1, Spanish, - Instituto%20Cultural%20Avataq
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-04-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
- Commercial Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- avataq
1, record 2, English, avataq
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An avataq is a traditional hunting float made of one complete sealskin. All parts of an avataq have specific names in Inuttitut. The avataq is fitted with wooden plugs on its ends. Any holes in the skin may be plugged with custom-made ivory plugs called "uaqtaq." The avataq is attached to a harpoon and harpoon head by a sealskin line ... 2, record 2, English, - avataq
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
- Pêche commerciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- avataq
1, record 2, French, avataq
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un avataq est un flotteur servant à la chasse traditionnelle fait d’une seule peau de phoque. Toutes les parties d’un avataq ont un nom particulier en inuttitut. L'avataq est fermé par des bouchons de bois aux extrémités. Si la peau a des trous, on peut boucher ces trous avec de petits bouchons en ivoire faits sur mesure que l'on appelle «uaqtaq». L'avataq est relié au harpon et à la pointe du harpon par une corde faite également en peau de phoque. 2, record 2, French, - avataq
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artes y cultura indígenas
- Pesca comercial
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- avataq
1, record 2, Spanish, avataq
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En Groenlandia era común llevar un flotador o avataq en la cubierta trasera que se usaba durante la caza para evitar que la presa se sumergiera. 1, record 2, Spanish, - avataq
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