Canadian high school students have educational adventure ‘like no other’
Twenty years of student enrichment. Every summer for the past 20 years, students from high schools across Canada converge on the St. John’s campus for a unique learning experience. Month-long learning experience Shad Memorial is known to immerse students in a wide variety of learning opportunities. From Fogo Island and Bell Island exploration, campfires at […]
Engaging the Experts: Shads dive deep into important areas of research with some of Canada’s leading experts
Shad is not only a place where future leaders are challenged to solve real-world problems; it’s also where they gain some of the tools and knowledge needed to do so. This means introducing them to some of Canada’s leading researchers, those who spend their days working on solving the kinds of problems the Shads have […]
Déchiffrer le code : Les Shads font preuve de créativité en utilisant le codage pour résoudre des problèmes
As the Shads entered the lecture room, their faces a mix of trepidation, curiosity and excitement, they weren’t sure what to expect. They knew that they would be learning about coding but knew little else. Would it be a lecture? Computer work? It was anyone’s guess. Little did they know they’d be leaving the room […]
Durabilité, accessibilité et communauté : Les Shads sont mis au défi de réimaginer les espaces de vie au Canada.
As we continue to face the challenges of our changing climate and growing social and financial inequities, we increasingly rely on the innovation and expertise of those working to solve some of our most pressing social and environmental problems. This week, Shads were introduced to some of these amazing problem-solvers as they learned the theme […]
Laurier welcomes high school students from across Canada to prestigious STEAM program
WATERLOO – This July, Wilfrid Laurier University will welcome 64 Grade 10 and 11 students from across Canada to its campuses for the month-long 2023 Shad Canada program. The program kicks off July 3 on the Waterloo campus with university-level science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) entrepreneurship content and mentorship. Students will participate in workshops, lectures […]
Un ancien élève de Shad à TEDx : Et si nous n'étions pas obligés d'être "l'un des gars" ?
Enfant, Emily Nichols ne pensait pas à devenir "l'un des gars". Grandir dans une ferme familiale signifiait que tout le monde mettait la main à la pâte - rien n'indiquait que certains travaux étaient réservés aux garçons.
This early experience informed her TEDx talk, delivered recently at McMaster University. She challenged the audience to imagine a gender-equal world, asking them, “What does my gender have to do with my job? I never asked to be a ‘woman in engineering’. I just wanted to be an engineer.”
L'autonomisation par l'éducation : Comment une jeune autochtone plaide pour l'autonomisation de sa communauté par le biais de l'éducation
Robyn Chow, fière membre de la nation métisse de Red River au Manitoba, connaît la valeur de la représentation et du partage de l'histoire et de la culture autochtones avec les populations autochtones et non autochtones. En tant que membre du conseil consultatif Kiskentamowin, qui relève de la direction de l'inclusion des autochtones, Robyn et d'autres membres de la communauté autochtone conseillent le gouvernement du Manitoba sur l'éducation autochtone dans le système scolaire public.
LGBTQ2S+ advocate shares their identity and the power of the written word to change minds and hearts
Growing up as newcomer to Canada, having immigrated from China, Luna Yin (she/they) struggled to connect to the Asian part of their identity, feeling it sometimes conflicted with their desire to fit in with their peers and avoid feeling different. This feeling of conflict grew as they came to terms with their sexuality and their […]
Three Rainbow Schools students accepted into Shad Canada program
Students in Grades 10 and 11 with an aptitude for risk-taking, curiosity, excellence and resilience are accepted into the Shad program An enriching educational experience awaits three students from Rainbow Schools who have been accepted into the prestigious Shad Canada program this summer. Grade 11 student Sydney McLean of Lively District Secondary School, and Grade […]
Spotlighting Future Leaders: Shad Scholarship Recipients for Black Students Ignite Change in STEAM Fields
Congratulations to the recipients of the Shad Entrance Scholarships for Black Students. Shad is committed to identifying young leaders who embody the willingness to go the mile for their community in an impactful way, and for overall excellence. These students inspire those around them through their changemaker capabilities and will continue to have a positive impact as they use their passion for […]
Spotlighting Future Leaders: Shad Scholarship Recipients for Indigenous Students Ignite Change in STEAM Fields
Congratulations to the recipients of the Shad Entrance Scholarships for Indigenous Students. Shad is committed to identifying young leaders who embody the willingness to go the mile for their community in an impactful way, and for overall excellence. These students inspire those around them through their changemaker capabilities and will continue to have a positive […]
Présentation des nouveaux membres du conseil d'administration : Construire ensemble un avenir plus fort
À Shad Canada, notre objectif est d'inspirer les jeunes de tout le Canada à résoudre des problèmes et à apporter des changements positifs dans le monde par l'entremise du programme MEETS et de l'entrepreneuriat. Nous croyons que lorsque les jeunes ont la possibilité de prendre des risques et d'explorer leur potentiel, ils ont un impact significatif sur leur collectivité et inspirent d'autres personnes à [...]
