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LGBTQ2 [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology
- Sexology
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, Two-Spirit and others
1, record 1, English, lesbian%2C%20gay%2C%20bisexual%2C%20transgender%2C%20queer%2C%20Two%2DSpirit%20and%20others
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- LGBTQ2+ 2, record 1, English, LGBTQ2%2B
correct, adjective
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, Two-Spirit and others 3, record 1, English, lesbian%2C%20gay%2C%20bisexual%2C%20trans%2C%20queer%2C%20Two%2DSpirit%20and%20others
correct, adjective
- LGBTQ2+ 4, record 1, English, LGBTQ2%2B
correct, adjective
- LGBTQ2+ 4, record 1, English, LGBTQ2%2B
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The symbol "+" represents the wide spectrum of gender identities, sexual orientations and romantic orientations not explicitly named. 5, record 1, English, - lesbian%2C%20gay%2C%20bisexual%2C%20transgender%2C%20queer%2C%20Two%2DSpirit%20and%20others
Record 1, Key term(s)
- lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, 2-spirit and others
- lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, 2-spirit and others
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie
- Sexologie
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lesbien, gai, bisexuel, transgenre, queer, bispirituel et autres
1, record 1, French, lesbien%2C%20gai%2C%20bisexuel%2C%20transgenre%2C%20queer%2C%20bispirituel%20et%20autres
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- LGBTQ2+ 2, record 1, French, LGBTQ2%2B
correct, adjective
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lesbienne, gaie, bisexuelle, transgenre, queer, bispirituelle et autres 3, record 1, French, lesbienne%2C%20gaie%2C%20bisexuelle%2C%20transgenre%2C%20queer%2C%20bispirituelle%20et%20autres
correct, adjective
- LGBTQ2+ 2, record 1, French, LGBTQ2%2B
correct, adjective
- LGBTQ2+ 2, record 1, French, LGBTQ2%2B
- lesbien, gai, bisexuel, trans, queer, bispirituel et autres 4, record 1, French, lesbien%2C%20gai%2C%20bisexuel%2C%20trans%2C%20queer%2C%20bispirituel%20et%20autres
correct, adjective
- LGBTQ2+ 5, record 1, French, LGBTQ2%2B
correct, adjective
- LGBTQ2+ 5, record 1, French, LGBTQ2%2B
- lesbienne, gaie, bisexuelle, trans, queer, bispirituelle et autres 3, record 1, French, lesbienne%2C%20gaie%2C%20bisexuelle%2C%20trans%2C%20queer%2C%20bispirituelle%20et%20autres
correct, adjective
- LGBTQ2+ 2, record 1, French, LGBTQ2%2B
correct, adjective
- LGBTQ2+ 2, record 1, French, LGBTQ2%2B
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le symbole « + » est utilisé pour représenter l'ensemble des identités de genre, orientations sexuelles et orientations romantiques non mentionnées. 6, record 1, French, - lesbien%2C%20gai%2C%20bisexuel%2C%20transgenre%2C%20queer%2C%20bispirituel%20et%20autres
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-09-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 2SLGBTQI+ Secretariat
1, record 2, English, 2SLGBTQI%2B%20Secretariat
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- LGBTQ2+ Secretariat 2, record 2, English, LGBTQ2%2B%20Secretariat
former designation, correct
- LGBTQ2 Secretariat 3, record 2, English, LGBTQ2%20Secretariat
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The 2SLGBTQI+ Secretariat ... works across federal public service to support the integration of 2SLGBTQI+ considerations into the everyday work of the Government of Canada. These efforts focus on ensuring that issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression are taken into account in the development of federal policies, programs and laws. 4, record 2, English, - 2SLGBTQI%2B%20Secretariat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2SLGBTQI+: The abbreviation 2SLGBTQI+ refers to Two-Spirit (2S), lesbian (L), gay (G), bisexual (B), transgender (T), queer (Q), and intersex (I) people, as well as people who identify as members of other sexual and gender groups (+). 5, record 2, English, - 2SLGBTQI%2B%20Secretariat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
LGBTQ2+: The abbreviation LGBTQ2+ refers to lesbian (L), gay (G), bisexual (B), transgender (T), queer (Q), and Two-Spirit (2) people, as well as people who identify as members of other sexual and gender groups (+). 5, record 2, English, - 2SLGBTQI%2B%20Secretariat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
LGBTQ2: The abbreviation LGBTQ2 refers to lesbian (L), gay (G), bisexual (B), transgender (T), queer (Q) and Two-Spirit (2) people. 5, record 2, English, - 2SLGBTQI%2B%20Secretariat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
2SLGBTQI+ Secretariat: Title in use since August 28, 2022. 5, record 2, English, - 2SLGBTQI%2B%20Secretariat
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Secrétariat 2ELGBTQI+
1, record 2, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%202ELGBTQI%2B
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Secrétariat LGBTQ2+ 2, record 2, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20LGBTQ2%2B
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- Secrétariat LGBTQ2 3, record 2, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20LGBTQ2
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le] Secrétariat 2ELGBTQI+ travaille avec l'ensemble de la fonction publique fédérale afin d'appuyer l'intégration des considérations 2ELGBTQI+ dans le travail quotidien du gouvernement du Canada. Ces efforts visent à ce que les questions liées à l'orientation sexuelle, à l'identité de genre et à l'expression de genre soient prises en compte lors de l'élaboration des politiques, des programmes et des lois fédérales. 4, record 2, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%202ELGBTQI%2B
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2ELGBTQI+ : Le sigle 2ELGBTQI+ désigne les personnes bispirituelles (2E), les personnes lesbiennes (L), les personnes gaies (G), les personnes bisexuelles (B), les personnes transgenres (T), les personnes queers (Q), les personnes intersexuées (I) et les personnes qui indiquent leur appartenance à d'autres groupes sexuels et de genre (+). 5, record 2, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%202ELGBTQI%2B
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
LGBTQ2+ : Le sigle LGBTQ2+ désigne les personnes lesbiennes (L), les personnes gaies (G), les personnes transgenres (T), les personnes queers (Q), les personnes bispirituelles (2) et les personnes qui indiquent leur appartenance à d'autres groupes sexuels et de genre (+). 5, record 2, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%202ELGBTQI%2B
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
LGBTQ2 : Le sigle LGBTQ2 désigne les personnes lesbiennes (L), les personnes gaies (G), les personnes bisexuelles (B), les personnes transgenres (T), les personnes queers (Q) et les personnes bispirituelles (2). 5, record 2, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%202ELGBTQI%2B
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Secrétariat 2ELGBTQI+ : Titre en usage depuis le 28 août 2022. 5, record 2, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%202ELGBTQI%2B
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-02-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Monument Names
- Sociology
- Sexology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- LGBTQ2+ National Monument
1, record 3, English, LGBTQ2%2B%20National%20Monument
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The LGBTQ2+ National Monument will tell the story of generations of LGBTQ2+ people in Canada who have been persecuted, abused, dismissed and marginalized because of who they desire and how they identify. It will acknowledge discrimination experienced by LGBTQ2+ communities and the abuse perpetrated by the Canadian state, including during the LGBT Purge. While recognizing enduring injury and injustice, the LGBTQ2+ National Monument will educate, memorialize, celebrate and inspire. It will be guided by principles of inclusion, Indigeneity, visibility and timelessness. 1, record 3, English, - LGBTQ2%2B%20National%20Monument
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
LGBTQ2: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit. 2, record 3, English, - LGBTQ2%2B%20National%20Monument
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations de monuments
- Sociologie
- Sexologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Monument national LGBTQ2+
1, record 3, French, Monument%20national%20LGBTQ2%2B
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Monument national LGBTQ2+ racontera l'histoire de générations de personnes LGBTQ2+ au Canada qui ont été persécutées, abusées, rejetées et marginalisées en raison de ce qu'elles désirent et de la façon dont elles s'identifient. Il reconnaîtra la discrimination subie par les communautés LGBTQ2+ et les abus perpétrés par l'État canadien, y compris pendant la Purge LGBT. Tout en reconnaissant les blessures et les injustices qui persistent, le Monument national LGBTQ2+ sensibilisera, commémorera, célébrera et inspirera. Il sera guidé par des principes d'inclusion, d'indigénéité, de visibilité et d'intemporalité. 1, record 3, French, - Monument%20national%20LGBTQ2%2B
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
LGBTQ2 : lesbien, gai, bisexuel, transgenre, queer et bispirituel. 2, record 3, French, - Monument%20national%20LGBTQ2%2B
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-02-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sociology
- Sexology
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit
1, record 4, English, lesbian%2C%20gay%2C%20bisexual%2C%20transgender%2C%20queer%20and%20two%2Dspirit
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- LGBTQ2 2, record 4, English, LGBTQ2
correct, adjective
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and two-spirit 1, record 4, English, lesbian%2C%20gay%2C%20bisexual%2C%20trans%2C%20queer%20and%20two%2Dspirit
correct, adjective
- LGBTQ2 2, record 4, English, LGBTQ2
correct, adjective
- LGBTQ2 2, record 4, English, LGBTQ2
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The letter "Q" sometimes stands for "questioning." 1, record 4, English, - lesbian%2C%20gay%2C%20bisexual%2C%20transgender%2C%20queer%20and%20two%2Dspirit
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
LGBTQ2 community 1, record 4, English, - lesbian%2C%20gay%2C%20bisexual%2C%20transgender%2C%20queer%20and%20two%2Dspirit
Record 4, Key term(s)
- lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and 2-spirit
- lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and 2-spirit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie
- Sexologie
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lesbien, gai, bisexuel, transgenre, queer et bispirituel
1, record 4, French, lesbien%2C%20gai%2C%20bisexuel%2C%20transgenre%2C%20queer%20et%20bispirituel
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- LGBTQ2 2, record 4, French, LGBTQ2
correct, adjective
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- lesbien, gai, bisexuel, trans, queer et bispirituel 1, record 4, French, lesbien%2C%20gai%2C%20bisexuel%2C%20trans%2C%20queer%20et%20bispirituel
correct, adjective
- LGBTQ2 3, record 4, French, LGBTQ2
correct, adjective
- LGBTQ2 3, record 4, French, LGBTQ2
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La lettre «Q» désigne parfois les personnes en questionnement. 1, record 4, French, - lesbien%2C%20gai%2C%20bisexuel%2C%20transgenre%2C%20queer%20et%20bispirituel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
communauté LGBTQ2 1, record 4, French, - lesbien%2C%20gai%2C%20bisexuel%2C%20transgenre%2C%20queer%20et%20bispirituel
Record 4, Key term(s)
- lesbien, gay, bisexuel, transgenre, queer et bispirituel
- lesbien, gay, bisexuel, trans, queer et bispirituel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología
- Sexología
- Fraseología de los lenguajes especializados
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- lesbiana, gay, bisexual, transexual, queer y biespiritual
1, record 4, Spanish, lesbiana%2C%20gay%2C%20bisexual%2C%20transexual%2C%20queer%20y%20biespiritual
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- LGBTQ2 1, record 4, Spanish, LGBTQ2
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-04-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Federal Administration
- Sexology
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Prime Minister's special advisor on LGBTQ2 issues
1, record 5, English, Prime%20Minister%27s%20special%20advisor%20on%20LGBTQ2%20issues
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Administration fédérale
- Sexologie
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- conseiller spécial du premier ministre sur les enjeux liés aux LGBTQ2
1, record 5, French, conseiller%20sp%C3%A9cial%20du%20premier%20ministre%20sur%20les%20enjeux%20li%C3%A9s%20aux%20LGBTQ2
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- conseillère spéciale du premier ministre sur les enjeux liés aux LGBTQ2 2, record 5, French, conseill%C3%A8re%20sp%C3%A9ciale%20du%20premier%20ministre%20sur%20les%20enjeux%20li%C3%A9s%20aux%20LGBTQ2
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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