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ABENAQUISE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Eastern Abenaki
1, record 1, English, Eastern%20Abenaki
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Abenaki Nation is generally divided into two groups: Eastern and Western Abenaki. Together, the two groups have historically covered areas from Lake Champlain in Quebec to parts of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont in the United States. 2, record 1, English, - Eastern%20Abenaki
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Abénakis de l’Est
1, record 1, French, Ab%C3%A9nakis%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BEst
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Abénakise de l’Est 2, record 1, French, Ab%C3%A9nakise%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BEst
correct, feminine noun
- Abénaquis de l’Est 3, record 1, French, Ab%C3%A9naquis%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BEst
correct, masculine noun
- Abénaquise de l'Est 2, record 1, French, Ab%C3%A9naquise%20de%20l%27Est
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Nation des Abénakis est généralement divisée en deux groupes : les Abénakis de l’Est et les Abénakis de l’Ouest. Historiquement, les deux groupes ont couvert les territoires du lac Champlain au Québec jusqu’à des parties du Maine, du New Hampshire et du Vermont, aux États-Unis. 1, record 1, French, - Ab%C3%A9nakis%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BEst
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-07-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Western Abenaki
1, record 2, English, Western%20Abenaki
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Abenaki Nation is generally divided into two groups: Eastern and Western Abenaki. Together, the two groups have historically covered areas from Lake Champlain in Quebec to parts of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont in the United States. 2, record 2, English, - Western%20Abenaki
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Abénakis de l’Ouest
1, record 2, French, Ab%C3%A9nakis%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BOuest
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Abénakise de l’Ouest 2, record 2, French, Ab%C3%A9nakise%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BOuest
correct, feminine noun
- Abénaquis de l’Ouest 3, record 2, French, Ab%C3%A9naquis%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BOuest
correct, masculine noun
- Abénaquise de l'Ouest 2, record 2, French, Ab%C3%A9naquise%20de%20l%27Ouest
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Nation des Abénakis est généralement divisée en deux groupes : les Abénakis de l’Est et les Abénakis de l’Ouest. Historiquement, les deux groupes ont couvert les territoires du lac Champlain au Québec jusqu’à des parties du Maine, du New Hampshire et du Vermont, aux États-Unis. 1, record 2, French, - Ab%C3%A9nakis%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BOuest
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-07-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Abenaki
1, record 3, English, Abenaki
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Abenaki ... take their name from a word in their own language meaning "dawn-land people" or "people from the east." Their traditional lands included parts of southeastern Quebec, western Maine and northern New England. 2, record 3, English, - Abenaki
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Wobanaki
- Wabanaki
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Abénakis
1, record 3, French, Ab%C3%A9nakis
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Abénakise 2, record 3, French, Ab%C3%A9nakise
correct, feminine noun
- Abénaquis 3, record 3, French, Ab%C3%A9naquis
correct, masculine noun
- Abénaquise 3, record 3, French, Ab%C3%A9naquise
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Abénakis [...] tirent leur nom d’un mot de leur langue qui signifie «peuple de la terre de l’aurore» ou «peuple de l’Est». Leurs terres traditionnelles incluaient des parties du sud-est du Québec, l’ouest de l’État du Maine et le nord de la Nouvelle-Angleterre. 4, record 3, French, - Ab%C3%A9nakis
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Wobanakis
- Wabanakis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-03-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sun mask
1, record 4, English, sun%20mask
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a sun mask, is a symbol of abundance in the Abenaki tradition. A structure made of fine strips of ash is initially mounted, and dried leaves from ears of corn are woven on top. 1, record 4, English, - sun%20mask
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- masque du soleil
1, record 4, French, masque%20du%20soleil
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le masque du soleil, est un symbole d’abondance dans la tradition abénaquise. Sur une structure de fines lanières de frêne sont tressées des feuilles d’épis de maïs séchées. 1, record 4, French, - masque%20du%20soleil
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-12-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- History
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Société historique d'Odanak
1, record 5, English, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20historique%20d%27Odanak
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Société historique d'Odanak was founded in 1965 to create and manage the Musée des Abénaquis d'Odanak. The objectives of this organization are to run the museum and preserve the Abenaki culture. 2, record 5, English, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20historique%20d%27Odanak
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title confirmed by the organization established in Odanak, Quebec. 3, record 5, English, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20historique%20d%27Odanak
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Odanak Historical Society
- Historical Society of Odanak
- Odanak History Society
- History Society of Odanak
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Histoire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Société historique d’Odanak
1, record 5, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20historique%20d%26rsquo%3BOdanak
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Société historique d’Odanak fut fondée en 1965 dans le but de créer et de gérer le Musée des Abénaquis d’Odanak. La gestion du musée et la conservation de la culture abénaquise demeurent les objectifs de cette institution. 2, record 5, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20historique%20d%26rsquo%3BOdanak
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Appellation vérifiée auprès de l’organisme établi à Odanak (Québec). 3, record 5, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20historique%20d%26rsquo%3BOdanak
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Société d’histoire d’Odanak
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-06-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Mikwôbait Cultural Association 1, record 6, English, Mikw%C3%B4bait%20Cultural%20Association
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This association has existed since 1982. It is concerned with all aspects of the Abenaki culture and takes an active part in community life in the village. 1, record 6, English, - Mikw%C3%B4bait%20Cultural%20Association
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Association culturelle Mikwôbait
1, record 6, French, Association%20culturelle%20Mikw%C3%B4bait
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette association existe depuis 1982. Elle s’intéresse à tous les aspects de la culture abénaquise et participe activement à la vie communautaire du village. 1, record 6, French, - Association%20culturelle%20Mikw%C3%B4bait
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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