Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee

The Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy, is a historic alliance of six Indigenous nations: the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora. Formed to promote peace, cooperation, and mutual defense, they share a confederate government rooted in the Great Law of Peace. This union emphasizes consensus decision-making, respect for sovereignty, and collective responsibility. The confederacy has played a vital role in shaping Indigenous governance and diplomacy in North America and continues to maintain cultural, political, and spiritual significance today.