Shad Alum shares the importance of Black Leadership and how it shapes his STEAM goals
As Vice President of the Black Student Association at his high school in Brampton, Ontario, Adrian McCalla has spent weeks preparing for Black History Month. Celebrating the contributions of Black Canadians to the country and the world is something he tries to do every day, but having the opportunity every February to celebrate Black Excellence […]
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 Alberta, he regularly encounters a wide range of health issues that expand his knowledge base and understanding of medical diagnostics, […]
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. Hundreds of high school students from across Canada gain life-changing experiences during the annual summer educational experience. The program’s success is no accident. Every year leaders, staff, faculty volunteers and others invest substantial time and energy to ensure every Shad student has the opportunity for […]
Meet Raina Garland, Shad2024 Alum and Recipient of Shad’s Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students
Meet Raina Garland, Shad2024 Alum and Recipient of Shad’s Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students
Aadrika Bhakt uses STEAM and her ShadAnywhere experience to drive innovation with an impact
As a physics-loving flutist, Aadrika Bhakt has always looked for ways to embrace her authentic complexity and meet others whose interests are as broad as her own. She often found those opportunities in extracurricular programs, so when she came across ShadAnywhere, a program that allowed her to dive deep into STEAM on a digital campus […]
Shad motivated Fatema to pursue biomedical research
Fatema Riaz loves science. The daughter of doctors, she has watched the positive impact that medicine has on communities, which motivates her own wish to make a difference through STEAM. To reach her goals, she’s sought out opportunities to explore her passions, which led her to Shad in 2023 and to a coveted spot in […]
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 take risks and explore their potential, they go on to impact their communities in meaningful ways and inspire others 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. The goal of the Shad program is to gather some of the most motivated students in the country and provide […]
McGill’s newest Loran Scholars committed to service
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 the course of the month-long program, MacDonnell fell in love with both the University and Montreal. “I knew this was where I wanted to spend the next […]
Shad Alum shares how Shad helped him grow his passion for computer programming and explore ways to use his skills to improve lives
Chi Azuhnwi has long had a passion for computer programming. He’s spent time online building his skills and nurturing his innate digital talents, learning from expert videos and practicing those lessons through technical experimentation. Knowing this is the career path he wants to pursue, Chi has set his sights on a degree in Computer Science, […]
Shad Alums share what Shad and competing in the North American Indigenous Games in Halifax taught them about personal growth, community and pursuing their goals
Brooklyn Ouellette has long been interested in her Indigenous roots. Her Grandpa had been the member of her family most deeply connected to that part of her heritage, and when he passed away when Brooklyn was little, she felt she lost an important link to that part of her family’s culture. So, when Brooklyn had […]
Shad Alum shares how she explored her passion for sports medicine and grew the confidence to pursue her dreams at Shad Dalhousie
From a young age, Rihanat Alawiye knew she wanted to pursue medicine, drawing inspiration from her mom who works as a pharmacist and demonstrates daily the positive impact medical professionals can have on the communities they serve. So, when a guidance counsellor told her about Shad, Rihanat knew it was a unique opportunity to explore […]