Darcy is a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts Community Studies at Cape Breton University, Master of Arts Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, and a graduate of Indigenous Policy and Administration from Carleton University.
Darcy also served as Chief of Listuguj for 3 consecutive terms from 2016 to 2022. During his time in office he worked to further the community on its path to self-determination, and was active on several local, regional, and national committees. He has also been a part of the Rebuilding First Nation Governance project since the beginning, serving as a Co-lead for the Peace and Friendship Treaty region.