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"A Mari usque ad Mare": Reflections on Canadian toponymy – Réflexions sur la toponymie du Canada

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2009
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Lapierre, André

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This paper, alternating in both official languages, will feature a synoptic view of the geographical
nomenclature of Canada. Topics to be covered include a historical overview of the original Aboriginal
stratum, the contribution of the various European languages involved in the establishment of geographical
nomenclature, naming practices and strategies, as well as current issues in the management and
conservation of Canada’s toponymic heritage.
A quantitative appraisal of the distribution of official geographical names in provinces and territories
and according to feature type will be provided, allowing for a measure of toponymic density and variation
throughout the country. The contribution of provincial, territorial and federal name boards and of
onomastic research groups in the development and dissemination of name research and scholarship in
Canada will also be addressed.
The paper will conclude with considerations on future challenges, ranging from the place of toponymy
in the school curriculum to the addition of digital sound files in toponymic data bases.
 
En alternance dans les deux langues officielles, cette communication présente un aperçu synoptique de la
nomenclature géographique du Canada. Parmi les sujets abordés figurent un survol historique de la couche
autochtone d’origine, la contribution des langues européennes à l’établissement de la nomenclature
géographique, les pratiques et stratégies de dénomination ainsi que les questions courantes entourant la
gestion et la conservation du patrimoine toponymique du Canada.
Une évaluation quantitative de la distribution de la toponymie officielle dans les provinces et territoires
et selon le type d’entité géographique sera présentée, ouvrant une perspective sur la densité toponymique et
la variation à travers le pays. De même, la contribution des organismes provinciaux, territoriaux et fédéraux
de gestion toponymique et des groupes de recherche onomastique au développement et à la dissémination
de la recherche et de l’érudition sera étudiée.
Seront examinées en conclusion quelques considérations sur les défis futurs, allant de la place de
l’onomastique à l’école à l’addition de fichiers sonores dans les bases de données toponymiques.
 
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Proceedings of the 23rd International Congress of Onomastic Sciences
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