By Philip McLachlan Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Content Warning: This story contains content referencing missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people. Please honour your spirit and read with care. Every year, when May 5 comes and goes, Lily Schaefer is reminded of the importance of continuing the conversation about missing and murdered Indigenous, women, girls and two-spirit people (MMIWG2S). The day, which many use as an opportunity to gather and honour missing kin, is often just that: a day. “This is still happening, and it’s really not talked about enough for how substantial this issue is,” said the 14-year-old, who’s a student at Edward Milne Community School (EMCS) on “Vancouver Island.” At the beginning of May, art pieces in the shape of red dresses were unveiled at the
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