IndigenousIndigenous communities have globally faced a long-standing struggle of marginalisation, oppression, and silencingSilencing and suppression of their cultures. The implementation of assimilation policies, along with processes of modernisation, has contributed to language shiftLanguage shift as adults no longer use IndigenousIndigenous languages in communication with their children. While revitalisation may contribute to healing from marginalisation and oppressive policies, past hurts and injustices may resurface during language reclamation processes, leading to silencing of speakers. We look into these complexities and tensions and discuss why such experiences of silences may arise and how they can be overcome. To conquer such silences, there is a need for Indigenous-centred pedagogical approaches that support language reclamation. Based on insights from a community-based reclamation programme designed to help learners identify and overcome barriers to speaking, we underscore that if language revitalisation is to be successful, there is a need to recognise challenges speakers face and develop strategies to aid them in overcoming language barriers.