What’s in a name? Trump’s ‘Lake America’ threat raises questions about centuries of history | Page 6 | Unpublished
Hello!
Source Feed: Global News - Canada
Author: Alessia Simona Maratta
Publication Date: August 26, 2026 - 05:00

Stay informed

What’s in a name? Trump’s ‘Lake America’ threat raises questions about centuries of history

August 26, 2026
Donald Trump is threatening to rename Lake Ontario, but a Great Lakes historian says the name carries centuries of Indigenous and regional history.


Unpublished Newswire

 
Trump’s order says the U.S. lays claim to most of the 'volume' of Lake Ontario and is largely responsible for its security, economic activity and environmental stewardship.
August 29, 2026 - 14:30 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
Trump’s order says the U.S. lays claim to most of the 'volume' of Lake Ontario and is largely responsible for its security, economic activity and environmental stewardship.
August 29, 2026 - 14:30 | Sean Previl | Global News - Ottawa