Culture, Ecology and Indigenous Knowledge in Easterine Kire’s Spirit Nights

This paper analyses the depiction of culture and ecology in Easterine Kire’s Spirit Nights, using ecocritical theory of Cheryll Glotfelty. It exhibits that the novel projects nature as a living presence ingrained in indigenous way of life. Through close reading, the study examines themes such as human-nature relationship, ecology, culture and sustainable practices. The novel creates a value system where all components of nature are closely tied with culture. The novel also highlights the role of