Maria Anna Blondin was a 19th-century Canadian educator and religious sister who established the Sisters of Saint Anne in 1850. Born in Terrebonne, she dedicated her life to providing education to rural populations in Canada, specifically targeting children in underserved areas. Despite founding the congregation, she faced significant internal conflict and was stripped of her leadership roles for many years. She lived her final decades in obscurity, performing domestic tasks, before her life and service were eventually recognized by the Catholic Church.