Histoires

TD

Impact

Four Shads earn TD Scholarships to fuel their passion for community impact.
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Health

Inspired at Shad, Dr. Brown leads with empathy, science, and collaboration to shape healthier futures in Nova Scotia.
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Innovation

The Paper Crane Studio team used a video game to spark connection and teach teens how to overcome isolation and depression.
Joanne

Education

Shad sparked Joanne Sallay’s passion for business and community, guiding her journey from student to award-winning CEO and changemaker.
Osman-Hamid

Mentorship

Dr. Osman Hamid empowers youth through entrepreneurship, storytelling, and lived experience
Jackie

Créativité

Jackie Han transforms origami into community healing by teaching thousands mindfulness through folds, focus, and creativity.
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Innovation

At Shad, students gain future-ready tools through integrated learning that blends hard skills, soft skills, and boundless curiosity.
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Identity

Shad gave Sarina Virani the confidence to embrace her Muslim and South Asian identity, inspiring her to be a leader in equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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Robotics

Jocelyn’s experiences in FIRST Robotics and Shad inspired her passion for engineering, teamwork, and environmental sustainability.
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Legacy

Inspired by her family’s Shad experiences, Gita discovered her passion for STEM and now mentors the next generation of young innovators.
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Research

Shad connected students with leading researchers, giving them firsthand insight into cutting-edge science and its real-world impact.
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Energy

Shad introduced students to nuclear waste management, exploring the science and engineering behind Canada’s long-term energy solutions.