ABSTRACT
This chapter reviews some aspects of why decolonisation is needed in linguistics and language work especially in the context of language revitalisation. A decolonising linguistics is centred in the aspirations and priorities of specific language communities or their representatives. Decolonising linguistics responds specifically to language situations which result from the devastations of colonisation. In relation to the broader goals of decolonisation, a field of work associated with language planning in postcolonial contexts has emerged. The chapter provides an indication of the level of awareness and interest in furthering the development of pathways to decolonise linguistics as well as associated disciplines. Going further, participatory research for decolonisation and ultimately self-determination is directed by the goals of Indigenous participants for their language. The Meeting Point project is a ripple on the way to a fully realised self-determination, which is meeting on a base of real equality.
