Laurier to welcome Grade 10 and 11 students from across Canada for annual Shad program
Wilfrid Laurier University will be welcoming 56 Grade 10 and 11 students from across Canada to its Waterloo and Brantford campuses from July 4 to 29 as part of the Shad Laurier program. The Shad program uses its strength in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) and entrepreneurship to empower young leaders to find […]
Strength in Community: Shad alum speaks about Indigenous History and finding community in academics, athletics and at home
When Kendrick Lounsbury received his Indigenous name earlier this month, it came at a poignant time for both him and his community. Currently in Surrey, BC, Kendrick is a member of the Kwakwak’awakw tribe. An Elder from his home community on Vancouver Island bestowed on him the name Gwayumgalis. It translates to The Great Whale […]
Meet the 2022 Loran Scholars
This spring, Shad2021 alumni Audrey Guo, Emma Patchett, Ryan Regier and Julia Wright received phone calls that left them surprised, excited and even at a loss for words. Soon after, the disbelief turned to gratefulness and honour as the news sunk in. They were told they were named Loran Scholars, recipients of Canada’s largest and […]
Never holding back: Shad alum talks motivation, adaptability and finding community
The equipment Romina Naderi uses to see the board and take notes in class is cumbersome, and the available alternatives are worse. So, she did what she often does and created a customized solution. Throughout school, Romina’s visual impairment has required the use of a monocular, coloured lenses, magnifiers and various kinds of software on […]
Fort St. James student selected for Shad Canada 2022
One hard-working Fort St. James Secondary School student has been selected to participate in the 2022 Shad Canada program. Corbyn Gauthier, Grade 10, will be heading out east to Carleton University in Ottawa, to participate in a month-long STEAM-based (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) program this summer. The news of Corbyn’s acceptance arrived as […]
The gender divide: Shad alum talks computer science, her East Asian heritage, and shifting her career goals
Sarah Wilson thought she was set. She’d had her future career figured out for years. But after a surprising and life-changing experience at Shad in 2021, she realized those plans just didn’t compute. Earlier this month, Sarah shifted focus in a big way. She recently committed to honours computer science at the University of Waterloo, […]
Youth Helping Youth: Shad alum talks volunteerism, her South Asian heritage and launching social profits
When Ishita Mann attended Shad in 2019, she felt intimidated at first. She was amazed that some of the students from other provinces had already had impressive volunteer opportunities or were running their own companies. Ishita turned intimidation into inspiration, and now she leads two non-profit organizations. She doesn’t plan to stop there. “I was […]
Four Sudbury students selected for prestigious program
Four Sudbury students have been recognized for their academic, extracurricular, and innovative excellence with their acceptance into a prestigious educational program this summer. Rainbow District School Board students Grace Martin of Lockerby Composite School, Kate Rantala of Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School, Edward Xiong of Lo-Ellen, and Jocelyn Kuntsi of Manitoulin Secondary School will all participate […]
Rainbow students accepted into prestigious Shad Canada program
Four students from Rainbow Schools have been accepted into the Shad Canada program this summer. Education director Bruce Bourget says the four students who will be taking part in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, commonly called STEAM and Entrepreneurship program as part of the opportunities provided by Shad Canada. He says one Manitoulin […]
Ishita Mann youngest ever recipient of Sask. Volunteer Medal
REGINA – Last week was a big one in the life of 19-year-old Ishita Mann. Mann was one of nine recipients of the 2021 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal. The recipients were announced in March by Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty, Mann received her medal at Government House April 26 along with the eight other recipients. Mann is the youngest […]
New partnership offers STEAM & Entrepreneurship scholarships to students of African heritage in Nova Scotia
Shad Canada partners with Imhotep’s Legacy Academy at Dalhousie University Shad Canada, a month-long STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) & Entrepreneurship experiential program for students in grades 10 and 11, today announced a partnership with Imhotep’s Legacy Academy (ILA), an academic enrichment program, affiliated with Dalhousie University, that aims to increase the representation of […]
A refreshing approach: Students create virtual exhibition to inspire water conservation
When making a fresh start, we often aim to improve the lives of ourselves and others. Alongside resolutions to better our personal health and fitness, we can also make our planet healthier — by taking simple actions. RIPPLE EFFECT is a new, virtual museum exhibition designed to help Canadians conserve fresh water. While most Canadians […]
