The Iroquois Confederacy Nation is a group of six Native American nations that includes the Oneida tribe. The Oneida are a federally recognized tribe located in New York and Wisconsin, and their name is derived from the Iroquoian language. The Oneidas were one of the original members of the Iroquois Confederacy, which was formed in the 16th century to promote peace and unity among the tribes. The Oneidas have a long history of cultural and political autonomy, and they continue to be an important part of the Iroquois Confederacy Nation today.