Land Acknowledgment

I acknowledge that I live and work on the ancestral lands of the Catawba (Iswa), Cherokee (Aniyvwiya), Miccosukee (Mikasuki), and Yuchi (Tsoyaha) peoples—nations who have stewarded this land with wisdom and reverence for countless generations.

This land carries their stories, their songs, their prayers. It holds the memory of lives uprooted, the resilience of cultures that endure, and the sacred connection between people and place.

I recognize the ongoing impacts of colonization and displacement, and I honor the sovereignty, wisdom, and continuing contributions of Indigenous peoples today.

To honor this truth is not an end but a beginning—a commitment to listen, learn, and walk in solidarity. I invite you to do the same: to learn the history of the land beneath your feet, to support Indigenous-led initiatives, and to be part of the work of repair.

For truth is not just spoken—it must be carried forward.