Fako America Conventions Since 1994

When sons and daughters of Fako gathered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in July 1994 for the first ever assembly of Fako elements in North America known as Fako America ’94, their wish was that the gathering would not only give birth to a permanent Fako organization in North America, but also create the basis for similar Fako gatherings across the United States annually. Buoyed by the spirit of unity that prevailed in Minnesota, a new organization called “Fako America” was born during that first gathering. 10 years later, the other wish of Fako America ’94 has become a reality: Fako America has so far organized nine successful conventions in the US, in collaboration with a number of local and regional Fako organizations – some whose creation was the result of the fallout from the 1994 gathering.

Find below a list of all Fako America conventions since 1994, along with the names of the local chapters that hosted the conventions:

Fako America ’94 (The Convention of Hope), July 29-31, 1994, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Hosted by FECA Minnesota

Fako America ’95: June 30 – July 2, 1995, Washington, D.C.
(“Another opportunity to make a statement about our future”)
Hosted by Bakweri Cultural Association (BCA)

FA ’96: July 5 -7, 1996, Chicago, Illinois
Hosted by Fako Chicago

FA ’97: July 4-6, 1997, Detroit, Michigan
“Building the foundations for a better Fako”
Hosted by Fako Michigan

Fako America 1998 (East Orange, New Jersey)
Hosted by FECA New York/New Jersey

Fako America 1999: July 2-4, 1999, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hosted by FECA Minnesota

The FA Millennium Convention, June 29-July 2, 2000, Washington, D.C.
Hosted by the Powerful Bakweri Women of Greater Washington

The Renaissance Convention, June 29 – July 1 2001, Houston, Texas
Hosted by the FECA Houston

The Networking Convention, July 5-7, 2002, Atlanta, Georgia
Hosted by the FECA Atlanta

Fako America 2003, July 4-6, 2003, Chicago, Illinois
Hosted by the Fako Chicago

FA 10th Anniversary Convention: July, 2-4, 2004, Dallas, Texas
Hosted by the Fako Dallas