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Trump’s Lake Rename Sparks Indigenous Outcry | Charlotte News
Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca is furious over President Trump’s executive order to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” calling it a blatant disrespect to Indigenous peoples and a violation of the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua. The move, tied to ongoing trade tensions with Canada, undermines centuries-old cultural ties and treaty obligations. The lake’s original name comes from the Huron language, and the Seneca have their own sacred term meaning “beautiful lake.” Canada has already rejected the renaming, emphasizing its Indigenous roots. This isn’t just about geography—it’s a…
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