Hiawatha

Hiawatha is a legendary Native American figure known for helping unite various Iroquois tribes to promote peace and cooperation. According to stories, he played a key role in founding the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy), a powerful alliance of six nations. His leadership and wisdom are celebrated in oral traditions and the famous poem, "The Song of Hiawatha," by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. While some details are myth or legend, Hiawatha symbolizes unity, diplomacy, and the importance of community among Indigenous peoples of the northeastern United States.