Who are the Iroquois?

The Iroquois are the citizens of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee (“People of the Longhouse”) Confederacy: Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca, and Tuscarora.

What are the Iroquois most famous for?

The Iroquois are famous for many things, but, in US History, they are best known for their government which influenced the creation of the United States Constitution and for also influencing the Women's Suffrage Movement of the 19th century in the USA.

What is De-Ka-Nah-Wi-Da and Hiawatha about?

De-Ka-Nah-Wi-Da and Hiawatha is the Iroquois oral history in written form. It was written down in the late 19th century and approved by the Grand Council of the Iroquois League in 1900. It tells the story of how the Haudenosaunee Confederacy was established.

What is the date of composition for De-Ka-Nah-Wi-Da and Hiawatha?

There is no way to date the composition of De-Ka-Nah-Wi-Da and Hiawatha because the history was passed down through oral transmission for generations. The first English version of the history dates to 1900.

De-Ka-Nah-Wi-Da and Hiawatha

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