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Seneca Nation Challenges Trump's Lake Rename | Durham News
Seneca Nation leader blasts Trump’s plan to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” calling it a blatant disrespect to Indigenous heritage and a violation of the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua. The move, tied to stalled U.S.-Canada trade talks, demands a name change within 30 days — but Seneca leaders argue the lake’s original names, rooted in centuries-old Indigenous languages, predate both nations. Canada has rejected the renaming, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance. With Trump pushing for Canada to become the 51st state, this renaming sparks outrage over erasing Native…
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