Memory and nostalgia play a significant role in shaping cultural identity and preserving historical consciousness in indigenous narratives. The literary works of Easterine Kire, particularly Sky is my Father, reflect the deep interconnection between memory, community history, and the preservation of oral traditions among the Naga people. This paper explores how the novel reconstructs the past through remembered experiences, storytelling practices, and collective memory. By examining the representation of nostalgia, ancestral heritage, and cultural continuity, the study highlights how memory functions not merely as recollection but as an active process of cultural survival. The novel portrays the emotional attachment to homeland, traditions, and ancestral values, revealing how nostalgia becomes a powerful force in sustaining identity amidst socio-cultural transformations. Through close textual analysis and theoretical engagement with concepts of memory and identity, this research investigates the role of storytelling as a medium through which historical consciousness is transmitted across generations. The findings suggest that nostalgia in Sky is my Father is not limited to sentimental longing but serves as a means of reconstructing history, reaffirming belonging, and strengthening community bonds. Ultimately, the paper demonstrates that memory and nostalgia act as cultural anchors, enabling communities to retain their heritage while negotiating the challenges of modernity and historical change.
P. G. Dept of English Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya
