Introduced the strategic location and cultural diversity of Northeast India, particularly the uniqueness of the Naga tribe. Reviewed the research history of the Naga tribe by British and Indian scholars, as well as the internal perspective research of young scholars from tribal backgrounds in the 21st century. At the same time, it is pointed out that domestic scholars have been paying attention to the region since the late 20th century, and since 2000, they have mainly focused on ethnic traditional culture and political separatism issues. As a contemporary Indian female English novelist and poet, Kiel's works, with a unique female perspective and English literary creation, focus on Naga culture, explore themes such as political conflicts and violent struggles, and contribute to the internationalization of Naga literature. At present, there is not much overall research on Kiel's works. This article takes her representative as an example and combines anthropology and ethnology to analyze the writing of the Nagaland state and tribal peoples in the works, showing the conflict and integration of ethnic cultures, as well as the process of the Nagaland tribe seeking a unique social identity in contemporary mainstream Indian society.

Reshaping National Culture: The Integration of animism and Christianity

Explored the integration between the cultural traditions of the Naga people in northeastern India and Christianity, and its impact on the reshaping of ethnic culture. The cultural differences between the Naga region and India are significant, and animism is their primitive religious belief. The spread of Christianity and the introduction of Western education had a profound impact on Naga society, leading to a close connection between Naga culture and Christianity. The novel 'When the River Sleeps' showcases the animistic beliefs and folk myths of the Naga tribe through the story of tribal hunter Willy. Heartstone symbolizes supernatural spirit, and Ukepenuopf ü, the god of the Naga tribe, is the creator of ghost spirits. The novel also portrays the folk legend of the tiger people in Naga, reflecting the shared soul between humans and non-human beings.

Nationalism and Independence Advocates: A History of Modern Protests in Canada

Istlin Kiel's works delve into the history of Naga nationalism and its struggle for independence. The novel covers the conflicts between Naga society and Britain since the 19th century, the Kohima War, the oppression of the Indian government after independence, and the ongoing national movements in chronological order. The Naga people lived independently in tribal form for a long time, and the policies of the British colonizers deepened their estrangement from mainstream Indian society. The Sky is My Father: The Village of Naga in Memory "tells the story of the resistance and formation of a unified political goal among the Naga tribe from 1832 to 1880. After World War I, the establishment of the Naga Club marked the beginning of the political nature of Naga nationalism. Mary and Respected Women, set against the backdrop of the Battle of Koshima, depict the changes in social structure and political consciousness in Naga. In the 1940s, on the eve of India's independence, the Naga people refused to join the new India and were violently suppressed by the government army. In 1952, the people of Naga region refused to participate in the national elections in India, further intensifying the conflict. The Indian government has deployed a large number of military forces in the northeast and implemented the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, resulting in innocent civilians and tribal women suffering harm. The Naga society has always pursued the establishment of an independent nation-state, and the Naga National Assembly has repeatedly expressed its demand for independence. In 1963, the establishment of Nagaland did not quell the independence movement. Kiel's work reveals the factionalism and terrorist attacks within the Naga tribe, pointing out that these factors have had a negative impact on the Naga people. Although Naga separatism still exists, the measures taken by the Indian government since the 21st century have gradually eased the situation. Kiel emphasized the fighting spirit of the Naga people and their contributions to India, rather than supporting separatism.

The imagination and construction of the Naga people in indigenous literature

In depth exploration of the writing and construction of Indian Naga nationalism in the indigenous literary works of Eileen Kiel. Kiel reveals the colonial history and struggle for independence of the Naga people through English writing, while reflecting on the social identity issues of marginalized groups. She questioned the view of ethnic homogenization and demonstrated the complexity of ethnicity and nationalism through her novel 'Absinthe'. Kiel believes that the interaction between the Naga people and other ethnic groups in India is not strong, and they tend to identify with their own independent identity, which is closely related to the political goals of Naga separatism.