Golden Rez Dog
The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance
Toronto, ON M5A 3A4
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Golden Rez Dog
The Golden Rez Dog is a somatic investigation into personal, collective, and ancestral histories. Drawing inspiration from the Cree poem The Old Rez Dog by Francine Merasty and The Golden Ass by Lucius Apuleius, the piece reflects on transformation, memory, and transference of intergenerational knowledge.
This non-linear work explores a cycle of transformation, becoming a “rez dog” and becoming a human again. Cree oral traditions of storytelling are examined in a blend of traditional and contemporary Indigenous dance forms, ideologies, and practices. Literary works of similar themes are questioned and compared. How are experiences documented and knowledge transmitted through generations?
The Golden Rez Dog explores how current and past stories transform us and shape our history.
*The August 8th / 2:00 PM performance of Golden Rez Dog will be followed by a brief post-show Q&A.
Choreographer & Performer: Marcus Merasty
Sound Artist: George Stamos
Poetry: Francine Merasty
Elder & Cultural Advisor: John Merasty
Accessibility
All performances of Golden Rez Dog will offer Peer Support.
You can learn more about SummerWorks' Access Measures HERE.
Sensory Advisories: Loud Noises
Content Advisories: Available here. This link will open to a webpage that lists Content Advisories for ALL SummerWorks 2026 projects.
Duration: 45 Minutes
Venue: The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance - 304 Parliament Street