Recognition
Bringing history to light and giving space to Indigenous voices.
FOUNDATION FOR THE REMEMBRANCE OF SLAVERY
History
deserves
a voice.
Together, we bring the history of Indigenous enslavement into view. For recognition, for culture and for future generations.
About the foundationTHE NETHERLANDS / SURINAME / THE CARIBBEAN
Remember.Recognise.Pass it on.
01 / OUR MISSION
A past that
must be heard.
A future together.
SHS Global Indigenous works to secure recognition of the history of Indigenous enslavement and to preserve Indigenous culture and identity.
We connect communities in the Netherlands, Suriname and the Caribbean. Through research, education and gatherings, we make space for stories that have been overlooked for too long.
Education
Sharing knowledge and opening conversations across generations.
Connection
Remembering, passing on culture and bringing communities together.
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Indigenous Enslavement.
A Forgotten
History.
Sjoerd Ramackers’s preliminary research examines the colonial subjugation and enslavement of Indigenous peoples in Suriname and the Guiana region.
A contribution to recognition, education and further research.
Order the research report02 / GATHERING & REMEMBRANCE
Moving forward together.
Highlights from our activities in 2026.
THE HAGUE
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Reflecting on the past and working towards a more just future.
KORHOPA-MATTA, SURINAME
From Recognition to the Future
A community gathering in the Para district, centred on meeting and connection.
Executive board
- Diana Vlet
- Chair
- Nashira Doornbosch
- Vice-chair
- Florine Wieland-Kowid
- Secretary
- Frans Smelik
- Treasurer
Annual reports & accountability
2023 annual report
2024 annual report
LET’S CONNECT
Your support
makes a difference.
Have a question, an idea for collaboration or an interest in supporting our mission? Get in touch.
Send us an email info@shsglobalindigenous.com