Education
Born in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Paiement studied translation at Laurentian University in Sudbury, and got involved in theatre.
Born in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Paiement studied translation at Laurentian University in Sudbury, and got involved in theatre.
He was one of the most prominent Franco-Ontarian artists, playing a key role in developing many of the cultural institutions of the community. With a group of other artists, including Robert Paquette, he wrote and staged the musical Moé, j"viens du Nord, s"tie! in 1970. Paiement himself was active in both the theatre and band projects.
His stage productions included Et le septième journal., À mes fils bien-aimés, Louisiana vie et les temps de Médéric Boileau, Lavalléville and an adaptation in Franco-Ontarian dialect of Molière"s Malade imaginaire.
He was also a key organizer behind the music festivals Louisiana Nuit sur l"étang and Northern Lights Festival Boréal. Paiement committed suicide on January 23, 1978.