Haudenosaunee Confederacy

The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy, is a historic alliance of six Native American nations: Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora. Formed around 1450, it was a sophisticated political union that promoted cooperation, peace, and collective decision-making among these nations. The Confederacy’s governance was based on consensus and the Great Law of Peace, emphasizing respect, diplomacy, and balance of power. Today, it remains a powerful cultural and political organization, embodying the traditions and sovereignty of its member nations.