Press Releases
Introducing Our Newest Board Members: Championing the Next Generation of Leadership
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 ...
St. Thomas University Joins Shad Canada’s STEAM Program, Will Host High School Students from Across Canada
St. Thomas University is the newest university partner of Shad Canada. Beginning next summer, grade 10 and 11 students from across Canada will enjoy the ShadOnCampus experience on STU's beautiful campus in Fredericton, New Brunswick ...
University of Regina to host Grade 10 and 11 students from across the country through new partnership with Shad Canada
Thanks to a partnership agreement with Shad Canada, the University of Regina will see top Canadian high school students participate in a month-long summer study program focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM), ...
In the News
Shad program director passes torch, new lead to bring ocean focus in 2025
The Shad program has thrived at Memorial for more than two decades. The Shad2023 Memorial group on Fogo Island, N.L. Hundreds of high school students from across Canada gain life-changing experiences during the annual summer ...
McGill’s newest Loran Scholars committed to service
Sadie MacDonnell, Shad2023 Sadie MacDonnell, Faculty of Science Sadie MacDonnell was introduced to McGill in July 2023, through SHAD Canada, a non-profit organization that fosters entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership among Canadian high school students. Over ...
U of G to entertain prospective students as part of summer Shad program
A program will give prospective university students a taste of what campus life would be like. The University of Guelph is partnering with Shad Canada for a new summer program that will cover STEAM (science, ...
Stories
Shad Alum Colin McCready shares why he returns to Shad every summer as a team member
One of Colin McCready’s favourite things about working as a doctor in a rural area is the continuous learning opportunities it presents. In his role at an urgent care clinic in a remote part of ...
Shad Program Assistant, Sachi Chan, shares her enriching experience working at Shad
Sachi Chan is passionate about mentoring youth. As an undergraduate student, she worked as a tutor and found the experience of helping other students learn and succeed academically incredibly rewarding. So, when a friend told ...
Meet Raina Garland, Shad2024 Alum and Recipient of Shad’s Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself.Hello, my name is Raina Garland and this year I was a part of ShadOnCampus at ULethbridge in Alberta. I am going into grade 11, which made me the ...
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Jennifer Ross
226-751-3704
jennifer@shad.ca