Mental health, stepping out of your comfort zone and the Shad experience
Jess Tang, Program Director from Shad UBC shares insights about the Shad experience and why she believes the Shad community is helpful in establishing healthy baselines after two years of pandemic living.
Shad alum and 2SLGBTQ+ and sexual and reproductive health advocate Topaza Yu appointed to Prime Minister’s Youth Council
2SLGBTQ+, sexual and reproductive health and rights are top of mind for Topaza Yu as one of 10 new members of the Prime Minister’s Youth Council.
Two Prince George youth appointed to StrongerBC Young Leaders Council
Two Prince George youth have been named to the StrongerBC Young leaders Council, which will provide direct and ongoing feedback to government on priorities and policies that matter to youth. […]
From Languishing to Flow: Building a Brighter Future for Students
Over the past year, many people have felt helpless without a sense of purpose. This loss was amplified by the lack of extracurricular activities for high school students. Shad offers […]
From FIRST Robotics to Shad, alum shares passion for STEAM, leadership, and inclusivity
Shad2019 Mehak Dhaliwal reflects on her Shad and FIRST Robotics Canada experiences and shares how she is making STEAM more accessible with non-profit, SPARK.
One bead at a time: Shad alum talks business, Indigenous culture, and connection
Shad2021 Azaria shares how her beading business connected her to a supportive community in Saskatchewan, her First Nations roots —and eventually to like-minded peers across the country during the Shad program.
Exploring mentorship and design thinking at Shad
Design thinking, mentorship, teamwork. Get a glimpse of our signature real-world design challenge and discover the building blocks that turn ideas into solutions, strangers into teammates, and Shads into innovators.
Design challenge spotlight: Three innovative solutions from teams across Canada
Curious about this year’s real-world design challenge solutions? From an eco-friendly fertilizer to an educational app to a liquid waste absorbing tablet, three Shad teams shared their innovative ideas with us.
Three Shad alumni awarded for giving back to their communities
Mira Buckle, Mehak Dhaliwal, and Jaden Lawen are all 2021 recipients of the TD Scholarship for Community Leadership.
A day @ Shad2021
Each day at Shad brings new speakers, workshops, and hands-on STEAM learning – so what does a typical day look like? Get the inside scoop on Shad2021.
Bringing people together when we’re apart
Shad Canada finds new ways to connect Canada’s brightest young minds
Take on the impossible
Shad Memorial takes summer school to a whole other level Fifty-six high school students from across Canada have been selected for Memorial University’s cohort of the annual Shad program. For […]