Press Releases

Introducing Our Newest Board Members: Building a Stronger Future Together

At Shad Canada, our goal is to inspire youth from across Canada to solve problems and influence positive change in the world through STEAM and entrepreneurship. We believe that when young people are empowered to ...

ULethbridge to host students from across country through new Shad Canada partnership

High school students from across Canada will have the chance to participate in a unique summer study program at the University of Lethbridge thanks to a new partnership with Shad Canada — an Ontario-based organization ...

TRU joins Shad program for young leaders

KAMLOOPS, BC – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has partnered with Shad Canada to give high school students a unique experience that draws on university resources. Shad is an educational opportunity for high school students offered ...

In the News

Lakeland students heading to Ottawa for Canada-wide science fair

Lakeland students with winning entries will fly to Ottawa for a nation-wide science fair in May. LAKELAND – On April 13, the first ever independent regional science fair was held at the Portage College campus in ...

Igniting Young Minds: IDEA Lab Kids in St. Albert

What truly sets IDEA Lab Kids St. Albert apart is its approach to learning. Here, education is not confined to textbooks and classrooms. Instead, it’s about hands-on experiences, exploration, and, most importantly, fun. A STEAM ...

Best in business: Alumni, entrepreneurial and student leaders to receive top awards

Entrepreneurs Dr. Greg Roberts and Kim Paddon will be honoured by Memorial University’s Faculty of Business Administration at its 37th annual Partners Celebration on Wednesday, April 24, at the Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus ...

Stories

Nate Powell – Winner of Shad2023 Black Entrance Scholarship and member of Black Boys Code

Q: Tell us a bit about yourself.Hello, my name is Nate Powell. I am a grade 11 high school student from Ottawa, Ontario. My favourite course is communication technology. I am a competitive swimmer, and ...

Protecting our Planet: Shad Alum shares how she’s helping to secure our environmental future

Ella Bradford wakes every morning to the beauty of Canada’s North. Growing up in the Yukon has meant a life built around nature and all the amazing things you can do in it, whether it’s ...

A Culture of Generosity: Shad Alum shares how her Sikh Heritage has shaped her identity and provided her a community steeped in love and compassion

As Aneil Garcha prepares for Vaisakhi, the harvest festival observed every April by Sikh communities around the world, she is reflecting on the important role her Sikh heritage has played in her upbringing. From providing ...

Award Recipients

Loran Award Recipients

Get to know the Shad 2019 Loran Scholars
Get to know the Shad 2018 Loran Scholars

Schulich Leader Scholarships Recipients

Nine Shads receive prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships

Contact Information

Jennifer Ross
Director Marketing and Communications
226-751-3704
jennifer@shad.ca