HISTORY

David R Maracle (Tehenneia’kwe:tarons) was born the seventh son for Andrew C. Maracle (Mohawk, Turtle Clan) and Lillian J. Maracle (Scottish, Bruce Clan) and lived his first 12 years of life on the Akwesasne Mohawk Reserve.  His childhood consisted of many happy memories of traveling with his parents to different First Nations communities.  This allowed David to have a rich understanding and appreciation for his Mohawk Heritage.  Sitting and listening to Elders has been a great inspiration in David’s life.

He attributes many of his accomplishments to his father Andrew, a respected Mohawk Elder who was an international speaker on First Nations issues and struggles.  David’s mother Lillian was also very inspirational as she was an accomplished author, poet, musician, artist, and craftswoman.  Both Parents’ skills combined helped to initiate each son into being a success in the field of business and entrepreneurship.

David has always been a strong advocate regarding aboriginal rights, language and education, and continues to take an active role in educating people through his ART and MUSIC. David, like his father, chose the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory to be his home, and it has been for over 35 years.  David has had his own business on the Territory since 1985, but recently in 2009 he opened  the “LiL CroW Native Arts Centre”.  A home for First Nations ART, MUSIC & FOOD.  The little Cafe is nestled alongside the Beautiful shores of Mohawk Bay (Bay of Quinte).  It is a First Nations Destination stop and it is now a Proud Member of the Arts Route in Hastings County.  A place for people from around the world to come and experience First Hand the rich culture of the Mohawk People of Thyendinaga

MUSICIAN

Whenever David needed to take a break from carving, he turned to music, and what started out as relaxation time quickly turned into a second career.  David discovered that he could convey through his music the same goals that he had strived toward with his sculptures; getting his message to the people.  Not only a talented singer and song-writer, David also mastered many other instruments, including the Iroquoian and Celtic flutes, native hand drums and many other percussion instruments.

With no formal training in the Arts or in Music, David believes his talents are a gift from the Creator, which he gives thanks for daily and never takes them for granted.

During his Music career, David’s accolades include such credits as:

·       5 time CAMA award-winner for various categories

·       Two gold records globally for his album “Spirit Flutes”

·       Signed five global record deals, with music available on iTunes, Much Music, and many other venues

·       Won the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards for Best Instrumental Album 2007, worldwide.

·       His 11th CD entitled DAVID R. MARACLE – THE OTHER SIDE was released, and a new global video also released entitled SPIRIT CANYONS

·       Played to the Queen for her Jubilee, Played at the Opening of the Sydney Olympic Games 2000, and Played in concert in the Barbados with Tim Rice (LION KING, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA)

David has been involved with numerous commercials and television scores, and has been dubbed “the mood master” by many of his fellow musicians.  He has also played in the House Orchestra for the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards in Toronto for the past 4 years