Hundreds of people took to the streets of Duncan on Wednesday morning to honour the life of an Indigenous teenager.
Fifteen-year-old Carsyn Seaweed was found in a semi-conscious state near Miller Road on May 15. She later died in hospital, according to the RCMP."She wanted to be a nurse. She had such big plans. She was excited to get her licence next year," said Seaweed."We're here because we support the family that is in mourning, and we're here to uplift them," said Duncan resident Mercediese Dawson, who was at the memorial on Wednesday.
"We need the drugs off the streets," said George. "It shouldn't be that easily accessible to kids as young as my daughter.""I want to find out who did that to her, who left her there, because someone meant for her to be there." The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP initially said the teen's death was not suspicious, prompting a protest outside of the detachment.
Mounties later apologized for what they say was a miscommunication, and said a criminal investigation is underway."I know there are some privacy measures for them, but it does make me hopeful," she said."I think in a way she brought us together, and we cannot lose that," said George.
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