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. 

New York
a group of native dancers at a pow wow

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

New Jersey
close up of a person drumming on a sacred native drum

Ramapough SDTSA

Ramapo Munsee Lenape Network

Connecticut
Indinious man engaging in a pow wow in colorful native dress

Mohegan Reservation

The Mohegan Tribe 

Golden Hill Paugussett (state) Reservation

Delaware
A group of people drumming during spiritual singing

Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware SDTSA

Nanticoke Indian Tribe SDTSA

Canada
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 Googles

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. 

What does Native American Heritage Month mean to you?

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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.”

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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.”

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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."

Celebrate your heritage with a custom card.

Supporting the community.

M&T Corporate building lighting up orange

Orange Shirt Day

We joined our Native American Resource Group colleagues to commemorate Orange Shirt Day a movement to raise awareness around the traumatic legacy of Residential Boarding Schools and their lasting effects on Native American communities.

To support indigenous communities on Orange Shirt Day, we lit up the top floor of One M&T Plaza on 9/29 and 9/30 in orange to symbolize solidarity, respect, and commitment to reconciliation. It's a reminder that each of us has a role to play in acknowledging the past and working towards a more inclusive future.

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A Native Perspective on Climate Resilient Communities

On September 16th, Office of Sustainability’s Climate Resilient Communities Program and the Native American Resource Group partnered with the Native American Community Services (NACS) of Erie & Niagara Counties to host a community outreach on “ A Native Perspective on Climate Resilient Communities” . The discussion was around climate resilience and what this means for the local native communities, insights from the Haudenosaunee perspective, and their efforts to help ensure resiliency for their tribal land. The Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force, Indigenous Women’s Initiatives, and Nekanehsakt, and other community partners shared cultural perspectives on the environment and environmental issues that impact their native heritage. This work is critical to uphold the cultural tradition of leaving a sustainable planet for the next seven generations to come.