Cheri Maracle

Cheri Maracle is a Haudenosaunee/Irish Actress, Singer, Playwright, and Host of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. She has been performing on stages across Turtle Island and abroad for over 25 years and has many TV, stage, and music credits to her name.

Some selected TV/Film credits include Bones of Crows (CBC), Alaska Daily (CTV), UNSETTLED (APTN, TVO), The Coroner (CBC), The Parker Andersons (Marble Media), Tribal (APTN), DeGrassi (Netflix, Epitome), and Murdoch Mysteries (CBC). Cheri was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Canadian Screen Awards for her role of Sara Bull in the series Blackstone (APTN). Cheri also has numerous stage credits to her name and was nominated for Best Solo Performance for her portrayal of Pauline Johnson in the world premiere of Paddle Song at High Performance Rodeo. She has appeared in selected Theatre pieces: The UNNATURAL & ACCIDENTAL WOMEN (NAC), The Hours That Remain (Theatre Aquarius), Kisaageetin, We Love You (NAC), The Rez Sisters (Belfry Theatre), White Noise (Firehall Theatre), and more…

Cheri has hosted the INDSPIRE AWARDS for Global TV, Planet IndigenUS (Harbourfront Centre), TU Jazz Fest (Ontario Place), Talking Stick Festival Music Night, and Indigenous Music Awards shows, and events across Turtle Island.

Cheri’s musical background began with hand drum music, with the Indigenous Women’s group Tiyoweh. She then penned two original albums, Closer To Home, and If I Am Water, which garnered several nominations in the Indigenous Music Industry. Her third album, Ache of Love, is a jazz compilation, for her forever love of jazz music. Cheri had the privilege of portraying Mildred Bailey at the First Ladies of Jazz concert, at the Celebration of Nations Gathering in St. Catherines. Most recently, Cheri played the Waterloo Jazz Fest and the TU Jazz Fest in Ontario with her Quintet. Cheri’s music can be found on iTunes and Spotify.