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SAGES [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Indigenous Peoples
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Council of Elders
1, record 1, English, Council%20of%20Elders
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the Council is officially made up of five Band Chiefs, two representatives of the Council of Elders and one representative of the Council of Trappers. 1, record 1, English, - Council%20of%20Elders
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Peuples Autochtones
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Conseil des sages
1, record 1, French, Conseil%20des%20sages
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le Conseil] est officiellement composé de cinq chefs de bande, de deux représentants du Conseil des sages et d’un représentant du Conseil des trappeurs. 1, record 1, French, - Conseil%20des%20sages
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Sociology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- elders council
1, record 2, English, elders%20council
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are no defined rules regarding the capitalization of the term "elder." 2, record 2, English, - elders%20council
Record 2, Key term(s)
- council of elders
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des Autochtones
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- conseil des aînés
1, record 2, French, conseil%20des%20a%C3%AEn%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- conseil des anciens 2, record 2, French, conseil%20des%20anciens
correct, masculine noun
- conseil des sages 2, record 2, French, conseil%20des%20sages
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il n’existe aucune règle précise quant à l’usage de la majuscule initiale pour les termes «aîné», «ancien» et «sage». 3, record 2, French, - conseil%20des%20a%C3%AEn%C3%A9s
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
conseil des aînés; conseil des anciens; conseil des sages : termes tirés du Mini-lexique du droit des autochtones et reproduits avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface. 3, record 2, French, - conseil%20des%20a%C3%AEn%C3%A9s
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Facilities
- Telephone Switching
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- digital telephone switching machine 1, record 3, English, digital%20telephone%20switching%20machine
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The new digital telephone switching machine being put through their paces at Bell-Northern Research in Ottawa are disconcertingly silent and still ... their action is soundless and invisible: billions of electrons careening through the machines solid-state inwards, setting up and taking down speech paths, shunting signals to different lines and trunks, carrying countless maintenance and operational messages between processor, memories and switching matrix. 1, record 3, English, - digital%20telephone%20switching%20machine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Installations (Téléphonie)
- Commutation téléphonique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de commutation téléphonique numérique
1, record 3, French, dispositif%20de%20commutation%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique%20num%C3%A9rique
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les nouveaux dispositifs de commutation téléphonique numérique expérimentés au Centre de recherches de la Bell Northern à Ottawa se révèlent incroyablement «sages» et silencieux [...] Insonores et invisibles, les activités réellement importantes sont en fait celles des milliards d’électrons qui dansent un ballet fantasmagorique parmi les circuits internes à semi-conducteurs, accordant ou non le passage aux conversations, dérivant les signaux vers les lignes principales et auxiliaires et transmettant d’innombrables messages relatifs au fonctionnement ou à la maintenance entre l'ordinateur, les mémoires et la matrice de commutation. 1, record 3, French, - dispositif%20de%20commutation%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-05-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Popular Music
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pep band
1, record 4, English, pep%20band
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ensemble of instrumentalists who play at functions or events with the purpose of entertaining and "pepping" up a crowd. 1, record 4, English, - pep%20band
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Musique populaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ensemble musical entraînant
1, record 4, French, ensemble%20musical%20entra%C3%AEnant
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Côté bonne humeur, on assurait une fois de plus et sous les notes d’un ensemble musical entraînant, on ne mégota pas sur les danses, sages ou plus endiablées. 1, record 4, French, - ensemble%20musical%20entra%C3%AEnant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-06-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
- Regulations (Urban Studies)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rural zone
1, record 5, English, rural%20zone
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- rural district 1, record 5, English, rural%20district
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Part of a territory intended for agriculturally oriented activities and ruled as such by the administrative authorities. 2, record 5, English, - rural%20zone
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du territoire
- Réglementation (Urbanisme)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- zone rurale
1, record 5, French, zone%20rurale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- zone non affectée 2, record 5, French, zone%20non%20affect%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des terrains situés hors du périmètre d’agglomération et soumis, de ce fait, à des règles particulières de construction. 3, record 5, French, - zone%20rurale
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La zone rurale est constituée par toutes les parties de territoire non comprises dans une zone d’habitation ou une zone industrielle; on la dénomme, de ce fait, «zone non affectée». Sa vocation est principalement agricole ou forestière. 4, record 5, French, - zone%20rurale
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ce plan [...] consiste à classer les communes en quatre catégories : dans la catégorie A(communes déjà entièrement urbanisées), le plan communal doit délimiter les zones d’habitat collectif ou individuel, les zones industrielles et les zones mixtes; dans la catégorie D(communes encore rurales), un périmètre d’urbanisation, correspondant à l'urbanisation actuelle(village et hameaux) est tracé : il est interdit de construire en dehors; dans les catégories B et C(communes en voie d’urbanisation), on peut créer une zone non affectée, où on ne peut construire que des bâtiments d’exploitation agricole, des «propriétés d’agrément ou d’habitation d’étendue suffisante et où la proportion de surface bâtie restera dans de sages limites» et, à titre exceptionnel, après avis d’un Comité national, «des bâtiments et des usines si les constructions sont traitées avec goût». 5, record 5, French, - zone%20rurale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-06-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Sport Event Hosting Strategy
1, record 6, English, International%20Sport%20Event%20Hosting%20Strategy
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Department will move toward a better planned and coordinated approach to the process of bidding and awarding bids to host international sporting events in Canada by implementing an International Sport Event Hosting Strategy. The strategy will allow for fiscally responsible decisions, strengthen the athlete development system throughout Canada, and create sport, economic and community benefits. 2, record 6, English, - International%20Sport%20Event%20Hosting%20Strategy
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie concernant l'accueil de manifestations sportives internationales
1, record 6, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20concernant%20l%27accueil%20de%20manifestations%20sportives%20internationales
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Ministère s’orientera vers une approche davantage planifiée et coordonnée en ce qui concerne le processus de candidature et d’attribution de l'organisation de manifestations sportives internationales au Canada. À cette fin, il appliquera la Stratégie concernant l'accueil de manifestations sportives internationales, stratégie qui permettra de prendre des décisions sages sur le plan financier, de renforcer le système de développement des athlètes partout au Canada, en plus de procurer des avantages sportifs, économiques et sociaux aux collectivités. 2, record 6, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20concernant%20l%27accueil%20de%20manifestations%20sportives%20internationales
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-09-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Public Administration (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Caucus Executive
1, record 7, English, Caucus%20Executive
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien is pleased to announce the Liberal Caucus Executive that was selected in yesterday’s National Caucus elections. "I am very pleased with the quality of our new Caucus Executive team," said the Prime Minister. "Their advice and wise counsel will be indispensable in meeting the needs of our Caucus and carrying forward our agenda for an innovative and inclusive Canada." 1, record 7, English, - Caucus%20Executive
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- exécutif du caucus
1, record 7, French, ex%C3%A9cutif%20du%20caucus
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Premier ministre Jean Chrétien a le plaisir d’annoncer les noms des membres de l'exécutif du caucus libéral national élus hier. «Je suis très heureux de la qualité de la nouvelle équipe à l'exécutif du caucus », a dit le Premier ministre. «Leurs sages conseils seront inestimables pour répondre aux besoins de notre caucus et pour mener à bien notre plan d’action en faveur d’un Canada innovateur où personne n’ est laissé pour compte ». 1, record 7, French, - ex%C3%A9cutif%20du%20caucus
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-10-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- think tanker
1, record 8, English, think%20tanker
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Member of an institute, corporation, or group organized for interdisciplinary research (as in military strategy or technological and social problems). 1, record 8, English, - think%20tanker
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Think tankers are corporate wise men who ponder other's problems for a stiff fee. 1, record 8, English, - think%20tanker
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Recherche scientifique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- penseur
1, record 8, French, penseur
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- sage 1, record 8, French, sage
correct
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne désigné pour sa compétence et sa réputation comme conseiller du gouvernement, d’un organisme, en matière économique et sociale, le plus souvent dans des expressions du type : comité des sages. 1, record 8, French, - penseur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-09-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Algonquin Council of Western Quebec
1, record 9, English, Algonquin%20Council%20of%20Western%20Quebec
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded in 1980 at a major meeting attended by some 350 Algonquins, the Council is officially made up of five Band Chiefs, two representatives of the Council of Elders and one representative of the Council of Trappers ... The villages forming the Algonquin Council are Témiscamingue, Grand-Lac-Victoria, Winneway, Lac-Simon and Pikogan. However, all nine villages obtain the same services from the Algonquin Council whose first mandate is to preserve the Algonquin culture and way of life. Elections are held every two years. 2, record 9, English, - Algonquin%20Council%20of%20Western%20Quebec
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Conseil algonquin de l'Ouest du Québec
1, record 9, French, Conseil%20algonquin%20de%20l%27Ouest%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce Conseil fut fondé en 1980 lors d’une importante assemblée regroupant quelque 350 Algonquins. Il est officiellement composé de cinq chefs de bande, de deux représentants du Conseil des sages et d’un représentant du Conseil des trappeurs [...] 2, record 9, French, - Conseil%20algonquin%20de%20l%27Ouest%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-06-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Council of Trappers
1, record 10, English, Council%20of%20Trappers
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the Council is officially made up of five Band Chiefs, two representatives of the Council of Elders and one representative of the Council of Trappers. 1, record 10, English, - Council%20of%20Trappers
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Conseil des trappeurs
1, record 10, French, Conseil%20des%20trappeurs
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le Conseil] est officiellement composé de cinq chefs de bande, de deux représentants du Conseil des sages et d’un représentant du Conseil des trappeurs. 1, record 10, French, - Conseil%20des%20trappeurs
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-10-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Heritage
- Special Education
- Anthropology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- medicine lodge 1, record 11, English, medicine%20lodge
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pavilion on a Canadian university campus where courses on Natives' Cultures will be given by elders and medicine men in residence. 1, record 11, English, - medicine%20lodge
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Patrimoine
- Éducation spéciale
- Anthropologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- gîte de guérison
1, record 11, French, g%C3%AEte%20de%20gu%C3%A9rison
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- pavillon de guérison 2, record 11, French, pavillon%20de%20gu%C3%A9rison
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur un campus universitaire canadien, endroit où se donnent des cours de culture autochtone par des sages et des guérisseurs de diverses tribus qui logeront dans cette enceinte pour la durée de la session. 2, record 11, French, - g%C3%AEte%20de%20gu%C3%A9rison
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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