The Seneca Nation is a Native American tribe located in western New York. It is one of the six nations of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy), which also includes the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Tuscarora nations. The Seneca people have a rich cultural heritage and are known for their historical role in the fur trade and their resistance during the American Revolution. The Seneca Nation operates its own government and has a constitution that guides its political structure. It manages various enterprises, including casinos and other businesses, to support its community. The nation is also involved in preserving its language and traditions, ensuring the continuation of its cultural identity for future generations.