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SNST [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- National Addictions Awareness Week
1, record 1, English, National%20Addictions%20Awareness%20Week
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NAAW 2, record 1, English, NAAW
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Drug Awareness Week 3, record 1, English, Drug%20Awareness%20Week
former designation, correct, Canada
- DAW 3, record 1, English, DAW
former designation, correct, Canada
- DAW 3, record 1, English, DAW
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[National Addictions Awareness Week] highlights solutions to help address the [harm caused by] alcohol and other drug use. It provides an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about prevention, to talk about treatment and recovery, and to bring forward solutions. 4, record 1, English, - National%20Addictions%20Awareness%20Week
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Drug Awareness Week (DAW) was started in 1980, co-sponsored by the Nova Scotia Commission on Drug Dependency. In 1981 the four Atlantic provinces joined forces to plan an Atlantic Canada campaign. When the majority of territories and provinces began sponsoring drug awareness activities in 1985, DAW became a Canada-wide event. In 1987, the DAW partnership of Aboriginal communities from across Canada sought to have the week proclaimed National Addictions Awareness Week. 3, record 1, English, - National%20Addictions%20Awareness%20Week
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Addictions Awareness Week
- National Drug Awareness Week
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Semaine nationale de sensibilisation aux dépendances
1, record 1, French, Semaine%20nationale%20de%20sensibilisation%20aux%20d%C3%A9pendances
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SNSD 2, record 1, French, SNSD
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Semaine nationale de sensibilisation aux toxicomanies 3, record 1, French, Semaine%20nationale%20de%20sensibilisation%20aux%20toxicomanies
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- SNST 4, record 1, French, SNST
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- SNST 4, record 1, French, SNST
- Semaine nationale de sensibilisation aux drogues 3, record 1, French, Semaine%20nationale%20de%20sensibilisation%20aux%20drogues
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- SNSD 5, record 1, French, SNSD
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- SNSD 5, record 1, French, SNSD
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Semaine nationale de sensibilisation aux dépendances met de l'avant des solutions dans la lutte contre les méfaits liés à l'alcool et aux autres substances. C'est une occasion pour les personnes au Canada de se renseigner sur la prévention, le traitement et le rétablissement et d'avancer des solutions susceptibles de produire des changements. 6, record 1, French, - Semaine%20nationale%20de%20sensibilisation%20aux%20d%C3%A9pendances
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Semaine de sensibilisation aux dépendances
- Semaine de sensibilisation aux toxicomanies
- Semaine de sensibilisation aux drogues
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-09-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canada's Healthy Workplace Week
1, record 2, English, Canada%27s%20Healthy%20Workplace%20Week
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CHWW 1, record 2, English, CHWW
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada's Healthy Workplace Week (CHWW) began in 2001 to help increase awareness of how important healthy workplaces are to both the short and long term success of organizations. CHWW is under the direction and leadership of the Canadian Healthy Workplace Council. The goals of Canada's Healthy Workplace Week are to: Increase awareness of comprehensive workplace health in Canada; Build awareness of workplace health research and how its outcomes apply to business productivity; Through healthyworkplaceweek.ca generate awareness and use of the healthy workplace tools and resources available to Canadian organizations; Increase the number of healthy workplaces in Canada. 1, record 2, English, - Canada%27s%20Healthy%20Workplace%20Week
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Semaine nationale de la santé au travail
1, record 2, French, Semaine%20nationale%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20au%20travail
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SNST 1, record 2, French, SNST
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Semaine nationale de la santé au travail est une manifestation annuelle visant à souligner l'importance d'un milieu de travail sain dans les entreprises canadiennes. Tous les ans, on consacre une semaine à la sensibilisation à l'importance de la santé au travail tant pour le rendement des employés que des entreprises. 1, record 2, French, - Semaine%20nationale%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20au%20travail
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-03-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- National Technology Sector Specialist 1, record 3, English, National%20Technology%20Sector%20Specialist
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- spécialiste national du secteur de la technologie
1, record 3, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste%20national%20du%20secteur%20de%20la%20technologie
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SNST 1, record 3, French, SNST
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- spécialiste nationale du secteur de la technologie 1, record 3, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste%20nationale%20du%20secteur%20de%20la%20technologie
feminine noun
- SNST 1, record 3, French, SNST
feminine noun
- SNST 1, record 3, French, SNST
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nouvelle initiative du programme de RS & DE. 1, record 3, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste%20national%20du%20secteur%20de%20la%20technologie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-05-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Sciences - General
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- NSTW News 1, record 4, English, NSTW%20News
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NSTW: [National Science and Technology Week] 1, record 4, English, - NSTW%20News
Record 4, Key term(s)
- National Science and Technology Week News
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Sciences - Généralités
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Nouvelles de la SNST
1, record 4, French, Nouvelles%20de%20la%20SNST
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bulletin de nouvelles pour les partenaires de la Semaine nationale des sciences et de la technologie. 1, record 4, French, - Nouvelles%20de%20la%20SNST
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Nouvelles de la Semaine nationale des sciences et de la technologie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1989-06-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- National Earth Science Series
1, record 5, English, National%20Earth%20Science%20Series
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- NESS 2, record 5, English, NESS
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of Canadian Hydrographic Service and the Geological Survey of Canada. 1, record 5, English, - National%20Earth%20Science%20Series
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Série nationale de la science de la terre
1, record 5, French, S%C3%A9rie%20nationale%20de%20la%20science%20de%20la%20terre
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SNST 2, record 5, French, SNST
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Série nationale des sciences de la terre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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