Native American Heritage Month

Tradition, Heritage, Contributions.

Honoring the traditions and contributions of the Native American community.

M&T supports Native American Heritage Month, which celebrates the history, contributions and influence of the Native American people who helped shape today’s nation.

One community. One legacy.

There are many tribes that live and work within our communities.��Learn more about each reservation and their heritage.��

Cattaraugus Reservation

Seneca Nation of Indians��

Oneida Indian Nation Reservation

Onondaga Nation Reservation

People of the Hills

Poospatuck (state) Reservation

Unkechaug Nation

Shinnecock (state) Reservation

Shinnecock Nation

Cayuga National TDSA

People of the great swamp

close up of a person drumming on a sacred native drum

Ramapough SDTSA

Ramapo Munsee Lenape Network

Indinious man engaging in a pow wow in colorful native dress

Mohegan Reservation

The Mohegan Tribe��

Golden Hill Paugussett (state) Reservation

A group of people drumming during spiritual singing

Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware SDTSA

Nanticoke Indian Tribe SDTSA

A bundle of sage and an eagle feather are laid out in preparation of a Native American, Indian, or Indigenous smudging ceremony.

Six Nations of the Grand River

Did you know…

The Native American community has created or contributed to many common items that we use today.

Corn

Rubber

Kayaks

Snow Goggles

Cable Suspension Bridges

Baby Bottles

Anesthetics and Topical Pain Relivers

Syringes

Hammocks

Mouthwash

There are many Indigenous and Native Americans who continue to strive to embrace their heritage and have made significant contributions.��

Link Wray (Shawnee)

Link Wray was a legendary guitar player popular in the 50s who helped establish the modern sound of rock and roll with his use of distortion.

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Lauren Good Day (Arikara, Hidatsa, Blackfeet, Plains Cree)

Award-winning artist Lauren Good Day is famous for intertwining old traditions with modern culture.��

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Creed Humphrey (Potawatomi Nation)

A native of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Creed Humphrey is the current center for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL.

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Tommy Orange (Cheyenne, Arapaho)

Tommy Orange is an American novelist and indigenous writer from Oakland, California. His first book,��There, There, was a finalist for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize and received the 2019 American Book Award.��

��Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk)

When��Sharice Davids��was sworn into the 116th House of Representatives, she made headlines by becoming one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, alongside fellow Native American Deb Haaland.��

Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo)

Deb Haaland made history when she became the first Native American to serve as cabinet secretary in the United States Congress.

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John Herrington (Chickasaw)

In 2002,��John Herrington��became the first member of a Native American tribe to fly in space.

What does Native American Heritage Month mean to you?

David Comstock

Scrum Master

“A beloved tradition of mine, and many other Indigenous families is a meal of corn soup and fry bread. Made with ham, broth, hominy and other ingredients it’s a simple yet hearty soup. Fry bread, another simple food is a staple at gatherings and great for dipping into corn soup or just on its own. This traditional meal reminds of me of my family gatherings where stories and laughs are shared.”

Tracy Woodrow

Chief Administrative Officer

“Native American Heritage Month allows us to learn about other cultures and recognize our shared values. It’s an opportunity to honor a culture that has profoundly contributed to our society.”

Shaun Wilson

Workout Specialist

"Native American Heritage month for me is a time to recognize the true history and culture of my people. Each November we strive to showcase and share the rich contributions from the Indigenous Community and look forward to a vibrant future in the ancestral homelands of the Haudenosaunee."

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