Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 25, 2007
• Invested on: April 11, 2008

The voice of a people and an ambassador for Acadia, Donat Lacroix has a passion for fishing and for music. For over 40 years, this fisherman, actor, poet and singer has inspired audiences with his work; his song, "Viens Voir l'Acadie", is widely considered to be the national anthem for Acadians. Throughout his career, he has skilfully blended the traditions, folklore and contemporary world of Acadian culture, and has shared it with French-speaking communities in Canada, North America and Europe.