Shad students arrive on campus in July
Next week, Saint Mary’s University welcomes its first cohort of high-school students to campus.
Entrance Scholarship for Students from Métis Nation of Saskatchewan – Natale Holt
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. Hello! My name is Natale Holt, and I’m a 17-year-old grade 11 student at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School. My hobbies include baking, reading, public speaking, and so much more! My favorite things in the world are my cats, and honestly just animals in general. School wise, I love […]
Entrance Scholarship for Students from Métis Nation of Saskatchewan – Keston Mckay
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. I’m a guy who likes robotics, browsing the internet and I have recently been getting into making cosplays! Q: Why do you want to participate in the Shad program/What are you most looking forward to? I’ve always been a little nervous about getting into engineering due to how […]
Entrance Scholarship for Students from Métis Nation of Saskatchewan – Hadley Gariepy
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Hadley Gariepy, I’m a grade 10 Métis student from Kinistino, Saskatchewan. I’m the eldest daughter in a family of five. Our family is always on the go, and we travel a lot, but I love spending time with them. I do competitive dance and spend most […]
Entrance Scholarship for Students from Métis Nation of Saskatchewan – Mackenzie Seth
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Mackenzie Seth, and I am a grade 11 Métis Student from North Battleford, Saskatchewan. I was born and raised in North Battleford, where I’m grateful to play at an elite level of hockey for the AAA Battleford Sharks. I have also had the opportunity to […]
Entrance Scholarship for Students from Métis Nation of Saskatchewan – Havyk Litke
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Havyk Litke. I am 17 years old, and I come from Muscowpetung First Nation in Saskatchewan. I live and go to school in Regina. I value my education, and I like to educate others on Indigenous knowledge/history. I have danced ballet, tap and hip hop […]
Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students – Ewen Chowdhury
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. Hello there! My name is Ewen, and I am a 16-year-old, grade 11 student, at G.P Vanier Secondary in Courtenay, B.C. I work at my local swimming pool as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I love running events and programs at the pool for the community. In my […]
Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students – Akemi Voytilla
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Akemi Voytilla. I’m Gwich’in and a mix of a bunch of other stuff. I am a grade 10 student attending Ecole St. Patrick High School and I’ve lived in Yellowknife—located in Chief Drygeese territory and the capital of the Northwest Territories—my entire life. It’s cold […]
Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students – Naja Ejesiak
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Naja Ejesiak, and I am a grade 10 Inuk student from Iqaluit, Nunavut. In my free time, I enjoy beading and being outdoors in nature! I love swimming and I work as a lifeguard and swim instructor in my town. I also have a passion […]
Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students – Adeline Fontaine
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. She:kon! Hello! My name is Adeline. I am 16 years old and in grade 11. I attend Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School, a high school located in Cornwall, Ontario. I am proud to be a Mohawk from Akwesasne. I asked my closest friends to describe me in one […]
Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students – Sky-Lee Rider
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Sky-Lee Rider. I am 16 years old, and currently I’m a grade eleven student. I currently attend Montmartre School in Montmartre, Saskatchewan. I am Nakoda and come from Cega’ Kin Nakoda Nation. I am a traditional powwow dancer passionate about keeping my traditional ways of […]
Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students – Jaxon Lam
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Jaxon Lam and I am from Fort St. James, B.C., specifically Nak’azdli Whut’en. Q: Why do you want to participate in the Shad program/What are you most looking forward to? I’m looking forward to getting to experience things that aren’t available in such a small […]
