Collaborative Ryukyuan Language Documentation and Reclamation

Traditional “endangered” approaches in linguistics tend to impose Western epistemologies of languages on marginalized Indigenous language communities such as the Ryukyus. Instead, by using a collaborative approach, we ask for change approach from research Ryukyus with/for This article is reflective study collaboration particular cases. We aim address issues relationality between and researchers—how can initiate work with like-minded linguists suit their own needs? Thus, respond this question open conversation why insider/outsider essential. Using our experiences carrying out different parts reflectively, provide practical guide that necessary both good field linguistics. Through continuous cooperation collaboration, engage active decolonization documentation. suggest cannot be achieved without ethical practices based epistemologies. conclude paper ideas Ryukyuan epistemologies, which require transformation individual community-based-relational approaches.