Bono Velantie
Bono Velantie is a prominent granman (paramount chief) of the Aucaners in Suriname, known for his leadership and advocacy for the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples. Recently, he was in the news for urging President Chandrikapersad Santokhi to halt the discussion of a proposed land rights law, expressing concerns that it does not adequately reflect the traditional rights and governance of the indigenous communities. Velantie emphasized the need for broader consultations among all tribes to ensure that their perspectives are considered before any legislation is passed.
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Bono Velantie, the granman of the Okanisi, has not participated in Fiti Makandra's process of healing.
Fiti Makandra zal ‘proces na de komma’ mede helpen invullen – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-12-08
Gaanman Velantie expressed his appreciation for the visit and described the meeting as one that comes at the right moment.
CTG-president Serville en gaanman Velantie voeren cruciaal overleg over grens en gemeenschap – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-30
Bono Velantie is the gaanman of the Okanisi tribe advocating for the rights of Indigenous and Maroon communities along the Marowijne and Lawa rivers.
‘Grenswet mag traditionele rechten niet ondermijnen’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-21
Bono Velantie emphasized the need for new legislation to protect the historically acquired rights of all Marron and Indigenous peoples.
Grensafspraken en zorgen besproken tijdens overleg tussen DNA-commissie en gaanman Velantie – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-20
Bono Velantie is the leader of the Okanisi community who notably did not participate in the Fiti Makandra gathering.
Waarom de Zanderij-bijeenkomst het traditioneel gezag ondermijnt – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-08-24
Bono Velantie is the granman of the N’dyuka who has given his blessing for some activities related to the Fiti Makandra movement.
Gran krutu zal finale antwoord op slavernijexcuses Nederland geven – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-29
Velantie is a granman from Okanisi who emphasized the importance of not changing the language.
Officiële spellingvoorstellen Saamaka en Okanisi is historisch ontwikkeling – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-28
Granman Bono Velantie requested the president to halt the treatment of the bill and start new consultations with all tribes.
President bereid behandeling wet Grondenrechten aan te houden – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-03-05