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INDIENNE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aboriginal Law
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Indian
1, record 1, English, Indian
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The legal identity of a First Nation person registered under the Indian Act. 2, record 1, English, - Indian
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indian: The term "Indian" is to be avoided unless it is used in the context of the Indian Act or in specific historical contexts, as it is considered offensive and outdated. 2, record 1, English, - Indian
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Only members of First Nations can be considered Indians under the Indian Act. Métis and Inuit are considered Indigenous Peoples in Canada under certain provisions of the Constitution Act, 1982, but they are not considered Indians under the Indian Act. 2, record 1, English, - Indian
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit autochtone
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Indien
1, record 1, French, Indien
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Indienne 1, record 1, French, Indienne
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Identité juridique d'une personne d'une Première Nation inscrite en vertu de la Loi sur les Indiens. 2, record 1, French, - Indien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indien; Indienne : Les termes «Indien» et «Indienne» sont à éviter, sauf s'ils sont utilisés dans le contexte de la Loi sur les Indiens ou des contextes historiques précis, car ils sont considérés comme offensants et désuets. 2, record 1, French, - Indien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Seuls les membres des Premières Nations peuvent être considérés comme des Indiens ou des Indiennes d'après la Loi sur les Indiens. Les Métis et les Inuit sont considérés comme faisant partie des peuples autochtones au Canada selon certaines dispositions de la Loi constitutionnelle de 1982, mais ils ne sont pas considérés comme des Indiens ou des Indiennes selon la Loi sur les Indiens. 2, record 1, French, - Indien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho indígena
- Pueblos indígenas (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- indígena
1, record 1, Spanish, ind%C3%ADgena
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La palabra indígena se usa para referirse al nativo de un determinado lugar. Este término se originó en el idioma latín y expresa "de allí" ("nacido allí" o "nativo de allí"), y se compone por el prefijo "inde", que expresa "de allí mismo"; y la raíz "genos", que expresa "generado, parido o nacido" en un determinado territorio o espacio geográfico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ind%C3%ADgena
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-06-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- First Nations member
1, record 2, English, First%20Nations%20member
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Indian 2, record 2, English, Indian
see observation, noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In Canada, an Indigenous person who belongs to, or is a citizen of, a First Nation. 3, record 2, English, - First%20Nations%20member
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indian: designation that refers to the legal identity of a First Nations member who is registered under the Indian Act. This designation should be used only when referring to a First Nations member with status under the Indian Act, and only within its legal context. In other contexts, it is preferable to use the term "First Nation member" instead of "Indian;" however, some First Nation members may choose to refer to themselves as Indian regardless of the context. 3, record 2, English, - First%20Nations%20member
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- membre des Premières Nations
1, record 2, French, membre%20des%20Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Indien 2, record 2, French, Indien
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- Indienne 3, record 2, French, Indienne
see observation, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au Canada, une personne autochtone qui appartient à une Première Nation ou qui en est citoyenne. 4, record 2, French, - membre%20des%20Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indien; Indienne : désignations qui ont un sens juridique précis selon la Loi sur les Indiens. Même si elles sont aujourd'hui considérées comme désuètes, leur utilisation peut être indiquée dans certaines circonstances. En effet, il est préférable d'utiliser le terme «membre des Premières Nations» plutôt qu'«Indien» ou «Indienne»; cependant, certains membres des Premières Nations peuvent choisir de se désigner eux-mêmes comme Indien ou Indienne, quel que soit le contexte. 4, record 2, French, - membre%20des%20Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de habitantes y nombres de pueblos
- Pueblos indígenas (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- amerindio
1, record 2, Spanish, amerindio
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- amerindia 1, record 2, Spanish, amerindia
feminine noun
- indígena 1, record 2, Spanish, ind%C3%ADgena
see observation, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En el contexto canadiense, el término "indígena" excluye a los inuits y a los métis. 2, record 2, Spanish, - amerindio
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Indian
1, record 3, English, Indian
correct, noun, Asia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A native or long-term resident of India. 2, record 3, English, - Indian
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Indien
1, record 3, French, Indien
correct, masculine noun, Asia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Indienne 2, record 3, French, Indienne
correct, feminine noun, Asia
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne née en Inde ou qui y habite. 3, record 3, French, - Indien
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de habitantes y nombres de pueblos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- indio
1, record 3, Spanish, indio
correct, masculine noun, Asia
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- india 2, record 3, Spanish, india
correct, feminine noun, Asia
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona nativa o habitante de la India. 3, record 3, Spanish, - indio
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-01-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cotton Industry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Soosee 1, record 4, English, Soosee
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indian fabric. 1, record 4, English, - Soosee
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industrie cotonnière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Indienne 1, record 4, French, Indienne
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
toile de coton peinte et imprimée qui se fabriquait primitivement aux Indes. 1, record 4, French, - Indienne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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