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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 29, 2026Hillsborough

Seneca Nation requests President Trump rescind executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca has formally requested that the President reverse an executive order that renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America.' The request is based on the assertion that the renaming violates a 225-year-old treaty between the Seneca Nation and the U.S. government.

Indigenous RightsExecutive OrderGeographic NamingTreaty Rights
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Why It Matters

The request challenges the legal authority of a federal regarding geographic naming based on historical obligations that govern land and water rights.

Key Facts

  • Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca requested the reversal of an executive order on Friday.
  • The executive order in question renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'.
  • The request cites a 225-year-old treaty between the Seneca Nation and the U.S. government as the basis for the objection.

Who's Mentioned

locationLake Ontario“Body of water subject to renaming”personGeorge Washington“Former U.S. President”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”organizationSeneca Nation“Indigenous nation requesting the reversal”personJ. Conrad Seneca“President of the Seneca Nation”other225“Age of the treaty in years”personMark Carney“Prime Minister of Canada”personKathy Hochul“Governor of New York”