Former Irving station and library expansion pitched as permanent market locations by visiting youth

Teams of high school students from around Canada and the world competed last week for the best pitch for a new permanent location for the Sackville Farmers’ Market. Six teams of SHAD program students shared their ideas with a panel of local judges last Thursday evening in Tantramar council chambers. SHAD is a month-long enrichment […]

Mentorship that Inspires: Canada’s Surgeon General and Shad alumnus, shares lessons on leadership, personal growth, and meeting challenges head on

When Brigadier-General Scott Malcolm, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Surgeon General, addressed the 200+ cohort of ShadAnywhere participants, he kicked off his keynote by telling them where he’s from: Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. More specifically, he’s from a small corner of the island called Lower River Inhabitants, a community of about 17 houses often […]

Youth pitch possibilities for a new Sackville Farmers Market

On today’s show, we take a look at some of the pitches for permanent locations for the Sackville Farmers Market, thought up by teams of high school students who are at Mount Allison this month for the SHAD program, an enrichment and entrepreneurship program for youth. Six teams proposed a variety of locations for a […]

Young Innovators Explore Green Energy at MUN Campus in St. John’s

Over 60 high school students from across the country converged at the MUN campus in St. John’s last month looking at green energy solutions. The students, from grades 10 and 11, were in the province as part of an annual Shad Canada program. They participated in a variety of workshops, lectures and field trips, with […]

STEAM for all: FIRST Robotics hospital team challenges Shads to design with accessibility in mind

The pursuit of excellence is rarely without obstacles, and few understand this better than The Hammerheads, the FIRST Robotics team made up of youth from the Ron Joyce Children’s Hospital in Hamilton. But the adversity they have faced in life as youths with disabilities has made them a force to be reckoned with, both on […]

University hosts prestigious summer event for high school students

The University of Lethbridge has become, for the first time, a Shad campus this summer. What does this mean? Shad is “a prestigious non-profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership among high school students across the country. Each year, Shad brings together some of the brightest young minds from various regions to participate […]

Shad ULethbridge inspires high schoolers in STEAM and entrepreneurship

At Shad, students participate in hands-on learning, collaborate in design groups, explore post-secondary, engage with academic and entrepreneurial mentors, experience vulnerability training, and meet some of the most passionate peers in the country. There are over 22,000 alumni from this competitive-application program. This summer, Shad’s live-in program (ShadOnCampus) will be hosted at 20 campuses across Canada, while the […]

Shad program begins

A message from the Department of Knowledge Integration. The University of Waterloo will be running the Shad Waterloo program from June 30 to July 26 for 54 grade 10 and 11 students from across Canada.  We have been proudly hosting the Shad program on Waterloo’s campus since 1983. This transformational experience has a profound impact on these […]

Shads learn this year’s Design Project theme

On Wednesday of the first week of Shad2024, an enthusiastic response rang out from Shads from coast to coast as they learned the theme of their Design Project: challenge accepted! Every year, Shads are challenged to use their innovation and creative thinking skills to generate solutions to a pressing global issue using STEAM and entrepreneurship. […]

Laurier prepares to welcome grade 10 and 11 students during Shad Laurier 2024, empowering future STEAM and entrepreneurship leaders

Wilfrid Laurier University will welcome 64 grade 10 and 11 students from across Canada from June 30 to July 26 as part of the Shad Laurier program. The experiential program aims to build high-potential high school students’ skills and knowledge in science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics (STEAM) and entrepreneurship. The vision for Shad Laurier 2024 […]

Entrance Scholarship for Black Student Recipients

Congratulations to the recipients of the Shad Entrance Scholarships for Black Students.  Shad is committed to identifying young leaders who embody the willingness to go the mile for their community in an impactful way, and for overall excellence. These students inspire those around them through their changemaker capabilities and will continue to have a positive impact as they use their passion for […]

FMPSD Students Shine at Canada-Wide Science Fair

Students from Westwood Community High School have made Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) proud by excelling at the Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF), held in Ottawa, Ontario, from May 26 to 31st. Their innovative projects garnered medals, special awards, and scholarships, showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication to scientific research. Medal-Winning Projects Senior Bronze Medal: Tanya […]

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