An afternoon with seth cardinal dodginghorse

Join us at Ziibiing for an intimate performance and conversation led by multidisciplinary artist seth cardinal dodinghorse, hosted by Angel Levac. Rooted in a deep connection to land, place, and story, seth’s practice invites participants to explore creative expression as a method of land-based learning and collective knowledge sharing. 

We will gather around the fire as seth shares insights into their work and the ways sound can deepen our relationship with the land. This is a space for community, reflection, and connection. Refreshments will be served as we come together to listen, learn, and share.

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About the Artist

seth cardinal dodginghorse is a Tsuut’ina, Amskapi Pikanii, and Saddle Lake Cree multidisciplinary artist, Prairie Chicken Dancer, experimental musician and cultural researcher. They grew up eating dirt and exploring the forest on their family’s ancestral land on the Tsuut’ina nation Reserve. In 2014 their family was forcibly removed from their home and land for the construction of the Southwest Calgary Ring Road. This life changing event has been a driving force in their creative work and activism. They are currently a part of the artist collective tīná gúyáńí (Deer Road) which also includes their mother, Glenna Cardinal. tīná gúyáńí was longlisted for the Sobey Art Award in 2022. seth has self-recorded and released several albums over the years and collaborated on projects with various musicians such as Cris Derksen, Marek Tyler (ASKO), and Raven Chacon. seth’s current music project lawrence teeth will be releasing an experimental shoegaze album in 2025.

About the Host

Angel Levac (Brant) is a Cree woman from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, who was adopted by the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. She resides in Tkaronto and is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies at the University of Toronto. Angel's art and activism have gained recognition worldwide at Climate and Social Justice rallies. She has worked with well-known organizations and grassroots communities on murals and served as a jury member for the Ontario Arts Council. Angel has been a dedicated advocate for and with Indigenous youth for over five years, integrating art, activism, and community involvement. 

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This event is a collaboration between Hart House, the Art Museum of the University of Toronto, and First Nations House.

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Image Credit: Darin Gregson

Host or Publisher Art Museum at the University of Toronto