People from our past
Notable Surinamese
Fifteen life stories that bring the Surinamese slavery and emancipation past to life — from Maroons and resistance heroes to writers, scientists and politicians.
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Politics
Henck Arron
1936 – 2000
First prime minister of independent Suriname
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Politics
Johan Ferrier
1910 – 2010
First president of Suriname (1975–1980)
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For teachers and schools
Free downloadable lesson materials for primary and secondary schools on Keti Koti, plantations, resistance and family-name research.
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