Vancouver
I represent Vancouver because it is a city defined by the dual forces of ancient Indigenous presence and constant immigrant arrival—histories that rarely meet in official textbooks.
I explore the "unspoken narrative" of fading living memory at the intersection of Indigenous oral traditions and the migration stories of families like my own. I seek to record how both groups carry fragile legacies of resilience that risk disappearing under a dominant narrative of urban development and modernity. My work follows Cicero’s belief that storytelling is a form of justice that grants visibility to lives history might otherwise overlook.
This story matters because the loss of language and oral history is a crisis of national memory that is happening in real-time. By documenting these narratives, we create a shared moral space where Indigenous and immigrant experiences are recognized as the city’s true foundation.
—Lucy Meng
Lucy Meng
Chapter Leader
Lucy Meng is a junior at Acton–Boxborough Regional High School. Originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, she moved to Massachusetts to further her education. Passionate about literature, music, and the humanities, Lucy has spent years developing her skills as both a writer and a pianist. She has self-published several novellas, enjoys participating in writing competitions, and is fascinated by the ways stories can shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Outside of writing, Lucy has studied piano since the age of six and enjoys exploring the connections between music and emotion. She also loves spending time reading, playing tennis, playing field hockey, and volunteering in her community. Whether she is working independently on a project or collaborating with others, Lucy is always eager to learn and create.
Lucy and her team uncover and preserve the overlooked, fading narratives of Vancouver, Canada. Crafted for a universal audience, their work raises critical awareness about community histories that rarely reach the public eye, and by illuminating these hidden stories, the project bridges cultural gaps and safeguards local heritage for future generations.
Team Members
Fiona Onken
Ian Chen
Isabella Blumberg
Fiona Onken is a junior at Acton–Boxborough Regional High School and a friend and classmate of Lucy Meng. Fiona values creativity and collaboration and enjoys contributing her unique perspective to every project she undertakes.
Ian Chen is a senior at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School and a friend of Lucy Meng. Ian is valued by his peers for his dedication and reliability in supporting those around him.
Isabella Blumberg is a junior at Lawrence Academy and a friend of Lucy Meng. Isabella enjoys taking on new challenges and building meaningful connections with those around her.
