Be Equal

Indigenous

Native Americans have been contributing to IBM’s inclusive culture for over three decades. Through individual and company support, IBM shares a deeper understanding and appreciation of Native/Indigenous peoples. We are helping to elevate IBM as an appealing place to work for the Native/Indigenous population.

Be Outspoken

“IBM recognizes the talents that this community can bring to IBM”

Barbara Schepp
Services Cost Manager and Native American Council Member, IBM

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Invisible Voices
The heartbeat of a nation.

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Show your support
Newly released merchandise now available in the Be Equal store.

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Celebrating a diversity champion
AISES names IBMer Brendan Kinkade the 2020 recipient of the Professional Award in Executive Excellence

Brendan Kinkade

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IBM promotes STEM at Haskell Indian Nations University

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Community

Meet Indigenous community members paving the way at IBM.

Tara Astigarrage

Master Inventor, IBM

Nedlaya Francisco

Engineer, IBM

Gary Burnette

VP, Global Chief Data Officer, IBM

Numbers

  • 574

    tribal sovereign nations within the U.S.¹

  • 1.7%

    5.2 million people (or 1.7% of the US population) identify as AI/AN (American Indian / Alaska Native).¹

  • 2/3

    Nearly 2/3 of reservation lands were taken from tribal nations and given to settlers (as a result of the General Allotment Act of 1887).¹
¹National Congress of American Indians

Associations

We’re teaming with external organizations devoted to making a difference, leveraging research and offering resources to our employees.

Champion diversity

Every one of us is a complex combination of diverse characteristics. Learn more about other communities and embrace all aspects of identity.

Pivotal moments

1997

Formation of Employee Network groups–inclusive of Native/Indigenous peoples.

Pivotal moments

2002

First Native American @ IBM Leadership Council Conference–Armonk NY

Pivotal moments

2004

IBM Canada began working alongside Canadian governments and industry to improve accessibility, infrastructure and skills in Aboriginal communities across Canada.