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ARCTIC WINTER GAMES [3 records]

Record 1 2012-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Events
  • Sports (General)
OBS

The Arctic Winter Games were founded in 1969 under the leadership of Governor Walter J. Hickel of Alaska, Stuart M. Hodgson, Commissioner of the Northest Territories, and Yukon Commissioner James Smith.

OBS

The Arctic Winter Games is a high profile circumpolar sport competition for northern and arctic athletes. The Games provide an opportunity to strengthen sport development in the participants' jurisdictions, to promote the benefits of sport, to build partnerships, and to promote culture and values.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
  • Sports (Généralités)
OBS

Présentés pour la première fois en 1970, ces jeux biennaux sont organisés pour promouvoir les échanges sociaux et culturels entre les populations nordiques et donner l'occasion aux athlètes du Nord du pays de s'entraîner et de participer à des compétitions.

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Events
  • Games and Competitions (Sports)
OBS

The Arctic Winter Games are staged every two years in Northern communities and bring together athletes from the Yukon, Northwest Territories and the State of Alaska.

OBS

Term always used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • Arctic Games
  • Northern Native Games

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
  • Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
OBS

Pluriel d'usage.

Spanish

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Record 3 1991-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Games and Competitions (Sports)
Key term(s)
  • Arctic Winter Games

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Jeux et compétitions (Sports)

Spanish

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