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Stories

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Impact

A heartfelt gift becomes opportunity: Meghan Sharir’s donation fuels dreams and transforms futures at Shad.

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Lead

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.

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Heal

One of Colin McCready’s favourite things about working as a doctor in a rural area is the continuous learning opportunities it presents.

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Explore

Meet Raina Garland, Shad2024 Alum and Recipient of Shad’s Entrance Scholarship for Indigenous Students

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Embrace

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 …

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Impact

Fatema Riaz loves science. The daughter of doctors, she has watched the positive impact that medicine has on communities, which motivates her own wish …

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Grow

Chi Azuhnwi has long had a passion for computer programming. He’s spent time online building his skills and nurturing his innate digital talents …

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Compete

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 …

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Inspire

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 …

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Confidence

Anya’s Shad experience at Laurentian deepened her love for language, science, and humanities, inspiring her to explore new post-secondary possibilities.

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Digital

This summer, Shad welcomed over 200 students from across Canada (and the world!) to the four digital campuses of our ShadAnywhere program…

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Innovation

Natalie turned her passion for STEAM into Tech for Community, adapting toys for children with disabilities and fostering inclusion through innovation.

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