A proud member of Deh Gáh Got’îê Dene First Nation in the Northwest Territories, Anonda Canadien is an intergenerational survivor dedicated to amplifying Northern Indigenous voices through film. With support from the Future Generations Foundation scholarship, she is pursuing a Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts at Capilano University, specializing in producing.
Anonda’s passion for storytelling began in her home community, where she grew up surrounded by the teachings and stories of her Elders. After graduating from the Indigenous Digital Filmmaking diploma program in 2024, she continued on to her degree, producing, directing, and editing short films and documentaries that share the lived experiences of Indigenous people in the North.
Each summer, Anonda returns home to volunteer and photograph community events, as well as building capacity with fellow peers regarding photography and videography. Her goal is to build access to visual storytelling tools for Northern youth and to ensure that Dene stories are told with authenticity, pride, and connection to the Land.