Iroquois Vocabulary

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Iroquois

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The Native Americans that lived in the Eastern Woodlands of New York

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Hiawatha

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An Onondaga Chief who was a cofounder of the Iroquois Confederacy

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Longhouse

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A long open-ended house that Iroquois lived in. It was made of wood and housed extended family

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Wampum

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A string or belt of polished beads or shells, usually telling a story

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Environment

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Natural surroundings or area in which you live

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Five Nations

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Seneca, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga and Mohawk

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Deganawida

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A Native American who traveled to villages, trying to make Iroquois be at peace with each other.

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Council

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A group of people who meet to discuss and solve problems

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Haudenosaunee

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People of the Longhouse

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Sachem

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Male members of the Grand Council. They were chosen by the women.