For thousands of years, native people have held a deep connection with this land. Our spirit and language is imprinted on this land. The Spirit of this land cannot be paved-over or erased on a map. With the help of good human beings, we can remember and restore the sacred place names of our Mother Earth.

This website is to provide information about the movement restore the original native name to Mt Rainier and other sacred sites. We are currently meeting with local language speakers and planning events.

Thank you for Supporting Day of a 1000 Drums
Rally for the Restoration of Ancestral Names

Day of 1000 Drums Photos

From the News Tribune:

Honor Sequim's Salish heritage – and Rainier's

1000 Drums Calling to Restore Ancestral Names

Thanks to everyone who supported Day of 1000 Drums!

YouTube Video by Raven Red Bone

YouTube Video by Rene From LA

Thanks to Native Radio

Thanks to Solar Richard for providing solar power for Day of 1000 Drums

The thought of restoring it’s rightful Indian name to what is now currently known as Mt. Rainier, at first seemed as impossible as landing on the moon, or the United States having a black President, but since it’s inception, has gained momentum as well as a lot of unsuspecting support as well as anticipated support.
 
At the root of the reason’s at to why  it’s felt the name should be restored, is to bring forth a healing, a healing to millennia of generations of American Indians exterminated, removed and forced to assimilate to the dominate societies way of life.