The Five Nations Tribe is a Native American confederacy of the Iroquois people, consisting of the Oneida, Onondaga, and Seneca nations. The Oneida nation is a federally recognized tribe of Native Americans who traditionally lived in the area that is now central New York State. The Onondaga nation is a federally recognized tribe of Native Americans who traditionally lived in the area that is now central New York State. The Seneca nation is a federally recognized tribe of Native Americans who traditionally lived in the area that is now western New York State.