Originally from Chéticamp, Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, Ronald has worked in the cultural sector for over 50 years. Recognized as a defender and promoter of the Acadian culture of his native province on a national and international level, Ronald has worked in multiple sectors of cultural production, including television, radio, events, organizational as well as the sector of the music.
As a stage artist, Ronald has showcased Acadie across Canada, in France and Louisiana. A singer-songwriter appreciated by the general public as well as the Acadian music sector, more than 70 versions of his compositions have been recorded by other artists across the French-speaking world.
In 2008, his song “Come with Me” appeared on Roddie Romero’s album Louisiana Sessions which was nominated for the Grammy awards in the United States. In 2016, the Professional Association of Songwriters of Quebec awarded him a unique prize recognizing him as a “Pillar of Acadian song”. In 2018 he received the prestigious Portia White Prize, the highest artistic distinction offered by the province of Nova Scotia. In 2022, he received an honorary doctorate from Université Sainte-Anne in Acadian studies and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia awarded him the Order of Nova Scotia.