The AmericasAmericas
Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy
Also known as Iroquois Confederacy, Six Nations
The Haudenosaunee Confederacy united the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca under the Great Law of Peace, joined by the Tuscarora in 1722. In the 17th and 18th centuries it was a major power in north-eastern North America between French and British colonies. The confederacy still exists today.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1450 – present CE |
|---|---|
| Region | The Americas |
| Continent | Americas |
| Type | confederacy |
| Capital | Onondaga |
| Religion(s) | Longhouse religion, Christianity |
Note on dates: The founding is dated anywhere between 1142 and 1450; the start year is approximate.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.