Daily Life in Olden Times Northeast Iroquois Nation Who are the Iroquois?   There is a huge geographic area in the northeastern part of the United States that is known as the Woodlands. The Woodlands include all five great lakes - Lake Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan, and Superior - as well as the Finger Lakes and the Saint Lawrence River. The most powerful group were the Iroquois Nations - the Seneca, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Tuscaronra. The Iroquois spoke the same language. They believed in the same gods. They had many similar customs.  Today, the Iroquois people live much like their non-Indian neighbors, but, like all people, they still enjoy many of their old traditions. Click on the links below to explore the incredible Iroquois Nation in olden times.    The Iroquois Nation Wise Owl - An Iroquois Creation Myth  The Invisible Warrior  What did the Iroquois eat? How did the Iroquois live? What is Wampum?  What is the Iroquois League of Nations? The Great Spirit and the False Face Society  Wampum Snow Snake Games The Iroquois - Using the Environment to Meet Their Needs The Iroquois - The Longhouse People Online Games  All Rights Reserved Counter start date January 2006     Have a great year!