On Sunday, November 16th, the Buffalo Bills celebrated Native American Heritage Month during the Bills vs. Buccaneers game. During pregame, the Bills welcomed flag football players and coaches from the Seneca Nation Community Centers to the field to be recognized for their participation in the first ever Seneca Nation flag football program and receive a grant for $20,000 in support of this initiative from the Buffalo Bills and Nike. Members from the Allegany and Cattaraugus Seneca Girls Lacrosse Teams, the Ohiyo' Storm and Seneca Heat, alongside community members from Native American Community Services held the player introduction banners prior to gameplay. During the National Anthem, the colors were presented by the American Legion Iroquois Post 1587 from the Seneca Nation Territory lead by Post Commander Ron Cook Jr. During halftime, gëjóhgwa' performed their Native American social dance. As the final element of the NAHM Celebration, the Bills honored Sergeant Joshua Howard on field during the 3rd quarter break. He began his United States Army career in 2005. During this time, Josh was deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom from August 2006 to November 2007. He served as a Military Intelligence All-Source Analyst for the Multi-National Corps Iraq, Command, and Control Element in Baghdad. Today, Josh resides in South Dayton, NY and is the Director of Talent Development for Seneca Resorts & Casinos; the Vice President of the Board of Education for Pine Valley Central School; and the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Seneca Nation of Indians Economic Development Company.

Scroll to see behind-the-scenes photos as Dion Dawkins becomes the 5th person to receive a key to the city of Buffalo! The key was presented by Buffalo Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon. Dion's fiance Daiyaana Muhammad, Mama Dawkins, and Buffalo Bills COO Pete Guelli also gave speeches honoring Dion.