Rihanat Alawiye, Shad2024 Alum and recipient of Shad's Entrance Scholarship for Black Students, explored her passion for sports medicine at Shad Dalhousie. From campus life to camping in PEI, she stepped out of her comfort zone and grew the confidence to chase her dreams. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XTRdTg
Shad Canada
Higher Education
Waterloo, Ontario 9,196 followers
A STEAM-based summer program and a lifelong network of empowered change makers.
About us
Shad is Canada’s premier live-in summer enrichment program for high-potential high school students focused on STEAM and entrepreneurship. Participants spend 27 days in July living at one of 19 host university campuses across Canada and engage in transformative, experiential learning. Upon completion, these students become part of our impressive Shad network of 18,000 alumni. Connect with us on Twitter by following @ShadNetwork If you are an alumnus of the program, become a part of our exclusive network by joining our Linkedin group Shad Alumni and Community (Official).
- Website
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http://www.shad.ca
External link for Shad Canada
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Waterloo, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1980
Locations
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Primary
419-A Phillip Street
Waterloo, Ontario N2J 3X2, CA
Employees at Shad Canada
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Emily Jones Joanisse
CEO & Co-founder, Connected Canadians | Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Carleton University | CBC Trailblazer | Digital Inclusion, Social…
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Jennifer Stott
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Mary Dever, CFRE
Director of Advancement at Shad Canada
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David Brennan
People First Partners, Managing Partner
Updates
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We're #ShadProud of Farhan Yousaf, a Shad team members at Lakehead University, for receiving the Trailblazer Award! 🎉 This well-deserved recognition highlights Farhan's outstanding contributions to the Lakehead community, demonstrating the exceptional accomplishments celebrated by this award. Congratulations, Farhan! 🙌
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🌟 Happy International Teacher's Day! 🌟 At Shad, we are proud to celebrate the incredible educators who inspire, guide, and shape the next generation of leaders. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to education and for nurturing the bright minds of tomorrow. 🎓🍎 Join us in recognizing the pivotal role teachers play in creating a brighter future for all. 💡👩🏫👨🏫
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🌊 Join us at Shad for a Day at UPEI – a free STEAM event 🦀 This is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore UPEI’s campus, engage in hands-on STEAM workshops, and meet like-minded peers. Register by emailing Emma at 𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗰@𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱.𝗰𝗮 Don't miss the chance to connect with PEI’s future innovators! Note: must be a resident of PEI and able to travel to UPEI in-person for this event
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Anya Figlarz-Grassino, Shad2024 Alum, shares how her summer at Shad’s Laurentian University campus helped her grow in confidence and explore new post-secondary possibilities. From discovering her passion for the humanities to bonding with fellow Shads through French and English, her experience was unforgettable! 🙌 Ready to embark on your own Shad adventure? Apply today and unlock your potential! 🌟 https://shorturl.at/SOl0q
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Resharing this exciting announcement from the University of Regina! We’re thrilled to partner with them to bring the Shad experience to Regina in 2025. 🙌 Don’t miss the opportunity to apply by December 1! https://www.shad.ca/apply/
Exciting News! The #UofRegina is now a Shad Campus! We’re partnering with Shad Canada to host Grade 10 and 11 students from across the country! 🎓🌍 A group of talented students will participate in a month-long summer program focused on #STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), as well as innovation and entrepreneurship. Starting in July 2025, 80 students will have the chance to engage in hands-on learning, connect with mentors, and be introduced to local indigenous communities and traditional knowledge resources. Get ready for an innovative summer! 💡 Interested students can apply NOW! Applications close December 1, 2024. Learn more and apply: www.shad.ca
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Have some #Shad2025 app Qs? Join our Office Hours – Google Meets with our Shad Recruiters who are ready to offer advice to help your application shine! Connect with Abbie, Usharab, and Wendy on Oct 9+10+17! Potential Shads, parents and educators all welcome! Register now: https://lnkd.in/g57jqzjK
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Honouring the lost children, survivors, their families and communities of residential schools, and taking time to listen, reflect, and learn about the ongoing intergenerational impacts. As we walk with Indigenous communities in healing and reconciliation, we highlight the resources that many of our university and community partners are sharing to center Indigenous voices today.
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ShadAnywhere offers students hands-on STEAM experiences while boosting their digital preparedness. Last year over 200 students joined our four campuses and received Shad Kits filled with activities, merch and interactive tools – including a Texas Instruments coding calculator -- all for keeps! Practice your digital literacy, meet students from across the country and learn from industry leaders such as Noble Prize winners, NASA astronauts or Canada’s Surgeon General. 🙌
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🌊 Join us at Shad for a Day at UPEI – a free STEAM event 🦀 This is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore UPEI’s campus, engage in hands-on STEAM workshops, and meet like-minded peers. Register by emailing Emma at 𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗰@𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱.𝗰𝗮 Don't miss the chance to connect with PEI’s future innovators! Note: must be a resident of PEI and able to travel to UPEI in-person for this event