R. Donald Maracle

R. Donald Maracle is the Chief of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, a position he has held for multiple terms. He is an advocate for Indigenous rights and has been vocal about the need for safe drinking water in First Nations communities, particularly in light of a 2021 court settlement that promised improvements to water infrastructure. Maracle has expressed frustration with the federal government's delays in passing necessary legislation, emphasizing that litigation should not be the only option for securing safe water access.