Learn more about us
This is the knowledge sharing session which we, the VSG, considers the essence of this Saamaka knowledge hub. We share here knowledge about our traditional governance system, land use maps, scientific publication, books and white papers, as well as national law that are relevant to us, project reports, videos, documentaries, radio programs and podcast which, all together, help widen the knowledge of local people and outsiders in relation to Saamaka land.
Handbook of Saamaka Governance
Saamaka Voices
Nederlands-Saramakaans Dictionary
Saramakaans-Nederlands Dictionary
User-useful and socially-enganging approach for landscape assessments
The land law in the Saamaka territory
The enabling power of participatory 3D mapping
Radio programs and podcasts
The radio programs are part of a communication strategy of the VSG to inform Saamaka communities worldwide about land rights processes relevant to them and to keep them informed about new developments in this matter. Also, to keep them updated about the work of the VSG. Radio programs are broadcasted every two weeks in 5 radio stations: Two national radio stations, two Okanisi radio stations and one Saamaka radio station. The radio programs are also shared in different Saamaka Whatsapp groups, hence, reaching thousands of Saamaka speaking people in Suriname and abroad.
1. The beginning of the VSG, its vision and mission
2. The process preceding the Saamaka judgement
3. Introduction to the human rights system of the Organization of American States
4. The Saamaka Judgement
5. The status of implementation of the Saamaka judgement
6. Informs about legal personality (article 2) and self determination (article 3) of the land rights law in Suriname
7. The law on collective land rights for indigenous peoples and tribal communities in Suriname
Saamaka Communities
Participatory land use map from Pikin Pada to Botopasi
Our clothing
Our craftsmanship
Our landscapes
