Land acknowledgment

We look forward to gathering for the Society of Family Planning 2025 Annual Meeting in what is now known as Pittsburgh.

As we come together, we acknowledge that we will be meeting on the occupied ancestral lands of the Seneca, who were later joined by refugees of other tribes who were forced off their original land and displaced by European colonists, leading to the loss of native language and cultures. We honor the original caretakers of this region and uplift their historic, unique, and enduring relationship with this land.

We offer this land acknowledgment at a time when we gather as a community to reflect and learn and invite the community to learn why land acknowledgements are important and the key components of land acknowledgment. In addition, we encourage you to learn about and consider supporting the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, whose mission is to promote the socio-economic development of the Native American community and other individuals who face similar economic challenges in the Greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Get to know Pittsburgh!

While attending the Annual Meeting, we invite you to enjoy our host city. Explore the Visit Pittsburgh page and:

• Organize a dinner at one of these amazing restaurants
• Stroll around the many and varied neighborhoods
• Discover Pittsburgh’s rich cultural offerings
• Make time for outdoor activities
• And more!