Seneca Nation calls for reversal of President Trump’s ‘Lake America’ executive order
- Posted on August 29, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
The Seneca Nation has formally requested the cancellation of President Trump's 'Lake America' executive order, advocating for the preservation of Lake Ontario's historical name. Nation President J. Conrad Seneca emphasizes that maintaining the current designation honors Indigenous heritage and recognizes the presence of Native American communities across North America. This dispute highlights ongoing tensions regarding territorial nomenclature and Indigenous representation in policy decisions.
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Seneca Nation calls for reversal of President Trump’s ‘Lake America’ executive order
Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca on Friday called for the order to be rescinded and for the Lake Ontario name to remain as a reflection of the Indigenous people in the U.S. and Canada.
