The creation of the Wayana Map will significantly contribute to the fight for Indigenous Land Rights. Up till now, the boundaries of the Wayana area were only known through oral narratives. Recognizing the need to preserve the knowledge of our ancestors, The Mulokot Foundation felt the need to document this information. With funding from the UNDP’s GEF Small Grants Program and additional financial Aid from Nia Tero, we set out on several expeditions to determine the borders. The demarcation is just the first phase of the project, which has now been succesfully completed. We are currently in the second phase in which we will focus on the land management aspects. Additionally, we would like to execute a phase 3 in which we want to carry out several expeditions to the entire Wayana area. During the expeditions, we consult with elders in order to document accurate information. Documentation of the rich history, practices, traditions and culture is very important so that these aspects never gets lost. Official Launch On Monday August 8th 2022, ahead of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the Mulokot Foundation officially launched the Map of the Wayana territory. From government officials, to partners, to fellow NGO’s to the Wayana community, all stakeholders were present. Several Wayana leaders spoke up. Their message was clear: “The government must grant us our land rights!” The results The total area was found to be 24.865 square kilometers which is approximately 15% of entire country. A total of 862 Wayana Indigenous Peoples live across nine villages which are: Apetina, Tutu Kampu, Akani kampu, High Five kampu, Halala kampu, Kawemhakan/Anapaike, Lensi dede, Kumakahpan and Palumeu. Call to action for the government Excavations have showed that the Indigenous peoples have lived in the territory for thousands of years. Each day that passes, is a day too much in which the Wayana (as well as the rest of the Indigenous community), are denied their land rights. It is now up to the Surinamese government to recognize the legal land rights of the Wayana Community as well as all Indigenous Peoples. During the event, Mr. Asiskumar Gajadien, chairperson of the committee of the Act on Collective Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Tribal Peoples in the National Assembly, gave a guarantee that the necessary legislation will be put in place. On behalf of the entire Wayana Community, the Mulokot Foundation has done our part by demarcating the territories and constructing the map of the total Area. We call upon the Surinamese government to now execute their duties, their responsibilities, rather sooner than later.