Native Mountains: A Chrome Add-on for Indigenous Mountain Names
Native Mountains is a free Chrome add-on developed by tomjrodrigues. As the name suggests, this add-on dynamically changes western mountain names with their indigenous counterparts, mainly focusing on the Western United States. With Native Mountains, you can experience a more culturally inclusive browsing experience.
This add-on replaces well-known western mountain names with their original indigenous names. For example, Devil's Tower becomes Bear's House, Harney Peak becomes Hinhan Kaga, and Mount Adams transforms into Pahto. The add-on currently supports a variety of mountains, including Mount Baker (Kulshan), Mount Everest (Chomolungma), Mount Hood (Wy'east), and Mount McKinley (Denali), among others.
By using Native Mountains, you can learn about and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples who have lived in these regions for centuries. It provides a unique way to honor and acknowledge the original names of these majestic mountains.
Please note that Native Mountains is a Chrome add-on and requires the Chrome browser to function properly. It is available for free and falls under the category of Browsers, specifically Add-ons & Tools.
