Shad alum on social entrepreneurship and criminal justice reform
Baillie Aaron shares her experiences in the social impact sector and how Shad helped define her future.
CCHS Student Accepted to Shad Program
“Immersing myself into the Shad community will be such a gratifying experience for me,” says Grade 11 Crowsnest Consolidated High School (CCHS) student Kasey Walters. Kasey has been accepted into the prestigious Shad program, a STEAM and entrepreneurship program for Canadian students in grades 10 and 11. The month-long program includes labs, seminars, workshops, a […]
Shad alumni give back during pandemic with #RisingYouth grants
Shad partner #RisingYouth helps young change makers give back. Meet some of the Shad alumni making a difference in their communities.
Giving Back: French For Families
#RisingYouth grant recipient Ryley MacWilliams is providing families with app subscriptions to help them learn a new language.
Giving Back: Beyond the Wards Canada
#RisingYouth grant recipient Beyond the Wards Canada is collecting and sending messages of gratitude to underrecognized essential workers all across the country.
Giving Back: Race to a Cure
#RisingYouth grant recipient Race to a Cure is a national platform that creates opportunities for youth with a passion for STEAM through research, civic improvement, and social welfare.
Giving Back: Students for Music and Wellness
#RisingYouth grant recipient Harrison Gao is part of a group that’s bringing music to residents at long-term care homes across Canada.
Rhodes Scholar: Matthew Hynes
Matthew Hynes shares what he is studying at the University of Oxford, what got him into the healthcare field, and the impact of his Shad experience.
Rhodes Scholar: Christian Farrier
Christian Farrier shares his encounters with the healthcare system, experiences as a pediatrics resident, and memories from Shad.
Healthcare spotlight: Shad alumni recognized for their leadership and vision to make an impact
Christian Farrier and Matthew Hynes are both pursuing careers in healthcare, and join 34 other Shad alumni who’ve received the Rhodes Scholarship.
Korah student, robotics wiz, to join other teens for Canada-wide, virtual event
‘I would love to do something that makes an impact on the world,’ says Shail Giroux
Shad community speaks on wellness during the pandemic
After nearly a year of uncertainty, Shad alumni and team members share their stories and perspective on wellness and community.
