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Lake America? Indigenous Roots Under Fire | Buffalo News
President Trump’s controversial executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America has sparked outrage, especially from the Seneca Nation, who warn the move erases indigenous heritage. The original name, rooted in the Mohawk word meaning “beautiful lake,” predates both nations and holds deep cultural significance. Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca condemned the decision as an attempt to erase history, while White House officials argue the name should reflect its location within America. Experts clarify that indigenous tribes named the lake long before U.S. or Canadian borders…
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