Dave Conrad is the Community Engagement Program Director at a Non-Profit organization called the Mustard Seed. They are an organization that specializes in providing aid to people around Canada who are facing homelessness. On this episode, Dave and Alex explore what life could be like for students who could be experiencing homelessness and the importance of dignity and person first language. Alex on Twitter: @MrAlexNoel Natalie on Twitter: @natabasso Podcast on Twitter: @educrushpod Podcast on Instagram: @educrushpod Show Notes: Introduction [09:17] What leads students into experiencing homelessness [01:39] Things teachers can look for [10:56] School communities can provide support [16:08] The discomfort of showing others dignity [20:24] Students benefit from volunteering [24:38]    Talking to students about homelessness [26:57] The purpose of education [32:42] Significant quotes: “I think the key to it is, we need to see people for more than their experience they’re going through right now. We need to see people for more than how they are presenting right now” 17:23 “I think first and foremost we need to be treating people with dignity, building relationships out of that place, and then there are practical supports that can come into that, but it all needs to come out of a place of relationship.”  18:10   Links Mentioned: Homelesshub.ca