The League of Iroquois, also known as the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, is a symbol of unity and strength for the indigenous people of northeastern North America. Synonyms for the League of Iroquois include the Five Nations or Six Nations, depending on whether the membership of the Tuscarora tribe is counted. The Iroquois Confederacy is also a common reference, highlighting the collective and cooperative nature of the member nations. Additionally, the term Haudenosaunee itself is sometimes used, which translates to "people of the longhouse" in the Mohawk language, and refers to the traditional housing of the Iroquois people. Regardless of the terminology, the League of Iroquois remains a powerful tradition and identity for indigenous people to this day.