Florence Hwang

Florence Hwang is a Point of Presence media librarian based in Regina. She also contributes as a web writer and associate producer. She can be reached at [email protected].

Latest from Florence Hwang

Rich tradition of Chinese opera returns to Regina, courtesy of one musical couple

In 1981, when David Ling and his wife Jenny Lee came to Canada, they also brought with them their love of their culture, specifically Chinese opera.

Long-time Regina band director passes musical baton to his children

Brent Ghiglione has had a long career directing music in Regina. Now his daughter is carrying on the musical torch, directing students with a new University of Regina Junior Wind ensemble.
In Depth

How discriminatory immigration policies led Chinese families to hold onto secrets

On the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act, siblings reunited in Regina, where they grew up, to learn more about their parents’ history immigrating to Canada – and unearth long-buried secrets.
In Depth

How discriminatory immigration policies led Chinese families to hold onto secrets

On the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act, siblings reunited in Regina, where they grew up, to learn more about their parents’ history immigrating to Canada – and unearth long-buried secrets.
In Depth

How discriminatory immigration policies led Chinese families to hold onto secrets

On the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act, siblings reunited in Regina, where they grew up, to learn more about their parents’ history immigrating to Canada – and unearth long-buried secrets.

Regina man channels love of Lego into scale versions of real model homes

Lego enthusiast Sharif Alshurafa is excited to put his creations on display at 10th annual Brickspro this summer.

Indigenous artist teams up with Regina Symphony to connect with high school students

Spoken word artist Zoey Roy teams up with the Regina Symphony Orchestra to teach high school students about Indigenous culture and history.

Whitecap Dakota First Nation teams up with Sask. museum in photo naming project

Whitecap Dakota First Nation and Western Development Museum collaborate in upcoming photo archive project.

How a pet tarantula inspired a 10-year-old Sask. boy to write a children's book

Grandmother and grandson team up to write their first children's book together.

Regina poet dreams of showcasing ethnically diverse Prairie authors in regional archive

The Regina Public Library Writer-in-Residence dreams of creating space — physical or virtual — to house works by Prairie poets who are Black, Indigenous or people of colour.