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AANC [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
1, record 1, English, Indigenous%20and%20Northern%20Affairs%20Canada
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- INAC 2, record 1, English, INAC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development 3, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20and%20Northern%20Development
correct
- DIAND 4, record 1, English, DIAND
former designation, correct
- DIAND 4, record 1, English, DIAND
- Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada 5, record 1, English, Aboriginal%20Affairs%20and%20Northern%20Development%20Canada
former designation, correct
- AANDC 6, record 1, English, AANDC
former designation, correct
- AANDC 6, record 1, English, AANDC
- Indian and Northern Affairs Canada 7, record 1, English, Indian%20and%20Northern%20Affairs%20Canada
former designation, correct
- INAC 8, record 1, English, INAC
former designation, correct
- INAC 8, record 1, English, INAC
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This department was split into two separate departments, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Indigenous Services, in 2017. 9, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20and%20Northern%20Affairs%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) supports Aboriginal peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) and Northerners in their efforts to improve social well-being and economic prosperity[,] develop healthier, more sustainable communities and participate more fully in Canada's political, social and economic development – to the benefit of all Canadians. 10, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20and%20Northern%20Affairs%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada: applied title. 11, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20and%20Northern%20Affairs%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development: legal title. 11, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20and%20Northern%20Affairs%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada: former applied title (from June 13, 2011, to November 3, 2015). 11, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20and%20Northern%20Affairs%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: former applied title (until June 12, 2011). 11, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20and%20Northern%20Affairs%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 7 OBS
The office of Minister of Northern Affairs and National Resources was abolished and the office of Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development was created [on] October 1, 1966. 12, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20and%20Northern%20Affairs%20Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Affaires autochtones et du Nord Canada
1, record 1, French, Affaires%20autochtones%20et%20du%20Nord%20Canada
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AANC 2, record 1, French, AANC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ministère des Affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien 3, record 1, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Affaires%20indiennes%20et%20du%20Nord%20canadien
correct, masculine noun
- MAINC 4, record 1, French, MAINC
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- MAINC 4, record 1, French, MAINC
- Affaires autochtones et Développement du Nord Canada 5, record 1, French, Affaires%20autochtones%20et%20D%C3%A9veloppement%20du%20Nord%20Canada
former designation, correct
- AADNC 5, record 1, French, AADNC
former designation, correct
- AADNC 5, record 1, French, AADNC
- Affaires indiennes et du Nord Canada 6, record 1, French, Affaires%20indiennes%20et%20du%20Nord%20Canada
former designation, correct
- AINC 6, record 1, French, AINC
former designation, correct
- AINC 6, record 1, French, AINC
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 2017, le ministère a été divisé en deux ministères distincts, à savoir Relations Couronne-Autochtones et des Affaires du Nord et Services aux Autochtones. 7, record 1, French, - Affaires%20autochtones%20et%20du%20Nord%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Affaires autochtones et du Nord Canada (AANC) soutient les Autochtones (Premières Nations, Inuit et Métis) et les résidants du Nord dans leurs efforts pour améliorer leur bien-être social et leur prospérité économique, établir des collectivités saines et plus autosuffisantes [et] participer pleinement au développement politique, social et économique du Canada – au bénéfice de tous les Canadiens. 8, record 1, French, - Affaires%20autochtones%20et%20du%20Nord%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Affaires autochtones et du Nord Canada : titre d'usage. 9, record 1, French, - Affaires%20autochtones%20et%20du%20Nord%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
ministère des Affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien : appellation légale. 9, record 1, French, - Affaires%20autochtones%20et%20du%20Nord%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Affaires autochtones et Développement du Nord Canada : ancien titre d'usage (du 13 juin 2011 au 3 novembre 2015). 9, record 1, French, - Affaires%20autochtones%20et%20du%20Nord%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Affaires indiennes et du Nord Canada : ancien titre d'usage (jusqu'au 12 juin 2011). 9, record 1, French, - Affaires%20autochtones%20et%20du%20Nord%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 7 OBS
La fonction de ministre du Nord canadien et des Ressources nationales fut abolie et celle de ministre des Affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien fut établie [...] le 1er octobre 1966. 10, record 1, French, - Affaires%20autochtones%20et%20du%20Nord%20Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Administración (Pueblos indígenas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ministerio de Asuntos Indígenas y del Norte de Canadá
1, record 1, Spanish, Ministerio%20de%20Asuntos%20Ind%C3%ADgenas%20y%20del%20Norte%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- Ministerio de Asuntos Aborígenes y de Desarrollo del Norte de Canadá 1, record 1, Spanish, Ministerio%20de%20Asuntos%20Abor%C3%ADgenes%20y%20de%20Desarrollo%20del%20Norte%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministerio de Asuntos Indígenas y del Norte de Canadá: equivalente español para la denominación jurídica del ministerio y para el título usual que entró en vigor el 4 de noviembre de 2015. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Ministerio%20de%20Asuntos%20Ind%C3%ADgenas%20y%20del%20Norte%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ministerio de Asuntos Aborígenes y de Desarrollo del Norte de Canadá: equivalente español del nombre que entró en vigor el 13 de junio de 2011 como título usual del ministerio pero que quedó sin efecto el 4 de noviembre de 2015. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Ministerio%20de%20Asuntos%20Ind%C3%ADgenas%20y%20del%20Norte%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Legal Profession: Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Black Lawyers
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Black%20Lawyers
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CABL 1, record 2, English, CABL
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers is a national network of law professionals and individuals committed to reinvesting in the community. CABL operates in recognition that current Black lawyers in Canada are the beneficiaries of those who came before them. Its objectives are to promote the interests of its membership, identify and address the needs and goals of Black legal professionals and law students, promote professional and academic excellence, provide mentorship and networking opportunities, and celebrate the achievements of Black legal professionals. 2, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Black%20Lawyers
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- L'Association des avocats noirs du Canada
1, record 2, French, L%27Association%20des%20avocats%20noirs%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AANC 2, record 2, French, AANC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association des avocats noirs du Canada est un réseau national de juristes et de personnes qui tiennent à contribuer à la communauté. L'AANC reconnaît que les avocats noirs qui exercent actuellement au Canada sont redevables à leurs prédécesseurs. Elle vise à promouvoir les intérêts de ses membres, à cerner les besoins et les objectifs des juristes et des étudiants en droit noirs, à promouvoir l'excellence professionnelle et dans les études, à fournir des occasions de mentorat et de réseautage, et à célébrer les réalisations des juristes noirs. 2, record 2, French, - L%27Association%20des%20avocats%20noirs%20du%20Canada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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