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Real stories. Shared wisdom. Meaningful connection.

Pak offers warm, story-driven presentations for libraries, community groups, seniors, newcomer organizations and rural leadership gatherings.

Signature presentations

Choose a starting point—or shape a program for your audience.

01

From Adversity to Community

An immigrant and entrepreneur’s story of grit, optimism and the people who turn a place into home.

02

Growing Older, Growing Better

A warm, practical conversation about movement, purpose, connection and continuing to grow at every age.

03

Why Community Matters

Stories from small-town life, sport, business and service that show how ordinary contributions create lasting change.

04

The Power of Small Towns and Second Chances

A reflection on belonging, opportunity and the unexpected ways rural communities help people begin again.

05

Life Lessons from a Hunter’s Trails

Humorous and thoughtful stories about patience, friendship, nature and what the outdoors can teach us.

06

Immigration Is the Canadian Story

A personal journey from Canton and Hong Kong to Canada, and an invitation to see newcomers as part of our shared future.

A natural fit for

Gatherings where stories can open a conversation.

Libraries and book clubs

Community and seniors’ groups

Rural, business and leadership events

A recent gathering · October 14, 2026

A warm afternoon at Points West Living.

More than 40 people joined me in Wainwright for Growing Older, Growing Better. It was a pleasure to see old friends, meet new people and continue our conversations afterward over coffee and cookies. Eight copies of my memoir found new homes. My heartfelt thanks to Shauna Carlson for organizing such a welcoming event, with a first-class venue and sound system.

A moment from the presentation — October 14, 2026.
A look around the room at Points West Living.

In the room

Stories shared face to face.

From intimate library conversations to community gatherings, every presentation begins with listening and connection.

Pak Wong with audience members at Czar Public Library
With the audience at Czar Public Library — October 27, 2026.
Pak Wong speaking at the podium at Sedgewick Public Library
Sharing stories at Sedgewick Public Library — October 29, 2026.
Pak Wong sharing his story at Points West Living in Wainwright
Growing Older, Growing Better at Points West Living, Wainwright — October 14, 2026. Still from the event video.
Guests listening to Pak Wong at Provost Municipal Library
Sharing Growing Older, Growing Better at Provost Municipal Library — September 17, 2026.
Pak Wong beside his book display and presentation banners at Provost Municipal Library
Pak with his book display before the Provost Municipal Library presentation — September 17, 2026.
Guests listening to Pak Wong speak at Macklin Public Library
Sharing Growing Older, Growing Better at Macklin Public Library — September 9, 2026.
Pak Wong speaking from his podium at Macklin Public Library
Pak speaking about resilience, community, grit, integrity and hope in Macklin — September 9, 2026.
Pak speaking to guests seated around tables at a community presentation in Killam, Alberta
Connecting with the audience in Killam, Alberta — June 2025.
Pak with community members after his presentation in Killam, Alberta
With community members after the Killam presentation — June 2025.
Pak speaking with an audience gathered in a community library
A library conversation with readers and community members.
Pak speaking at a podium beside his presentation banner
Pak sharing stories of resilience and community.
Welcome packages arranged for guests at a library gathering
Welcome packages prepared for a library gathering.
Pak presenting his memoir during a library visit
Sharing Beyond Adversity, Dawn Awaits at a library visit.
Pak and his wife Allyson beside a copy of his memoir at a community library
Pak and his wife, Allyson, at a community library.
Pak with an audience after a community presentation in Sedgewick
After a community presentation in Sedgewick.

Along the way

Past presentations and community gatherings.

Libraries, seniors’ residences and community events where I have shared my story. Updated through October 29, 2026.

Presentation dates, venues and communities
DateVenue / eventCommunity
March 5, 2025 · AfternoonHughenden LibraryHughenden
March 5, 2025 · EveningHughenden LibraryHughenden
March 21, 2025Lougheed LibraryLougheed
March 24, 2025Sedgewick LibrarySedgewick
April 3, 2025Provost Public LibraryProvost
April 23, 2025Hardisty Public LibraryHardisty
June 4, 2025Flagstaff Community Adult Learning DinnerKillam
June 26, 2025Daysland Public LibraryDaysland
July 2, 2025Hillcrest LodgeProvost
August 27, 2025Macklin Public LibraryMacklin
September 18, 2025Chauvin Public LibraryChauvin
October 22, 2025Czar Public LibraryCzar
December 9, 2025Three Cities LibraryParadise Valley
February 19, 2026Wainwright Public Library · Literary NightWainwright
March 18, 2026Battle River LodgeWainwright
August 20, 2026Hughenden Public Library · Roasted Readers Book ClubHughenden
September 9, 2026Macklin Public LibraryMacklin
September 17, 2026Provost Public LibraryProvost
October 14, 2026Points West LivingWainwright
October 27, 2026Czar Public LibraryCzar
October 29, 2026Sedgewick Public LibrarySedgewick

Flexible formats

A presentation built around your gathering.

30–40 minutesStory-driven presentation
Q&A and discussionTime for audience connection
Book reading and signingAn optional personal finish

Let’s plan something meaningful

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