Phi Sigma Nu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Phi Sigma Nu |
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| Founded | February 13, 1996 University of North Carolina at Pembroke |
| Type | Social fraternity |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Emphasis | Native Americans |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Men of Valor. Men of Pride |
| Pillars | Leadership, Individuality, Community, Honesty, Wisdom, Pride, and Unity |
| Colors | Red, Yellow, Black, and White |
| Symbol | Snapping Turtle |
| Publication | Warrior's Words |
| Chapters | 11 |
| Colonies | 1 |
| Headquarters | PO Box 2040 Pembroke, North Carolina 28372 United States |
Phi Sigma Nu (ΦΣΝ) is a special group for Native American men in the United States. It is the oldest and largest Native American fraternity. It was started in 1996 in North Carolina.
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History of Phi Sigma Nu
Phi Sigma Nu is a fraternity for Native American men. It was founded on February 13, 1996. This happened at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. It was the first national Native American fraternity in the United States.
The fraternity has special ceremonies. They do not use alcohol in these events. This is because the ceremonies are seen as a way to purify or cleanse.
What Phi Sigma Nu Believes In
The main goal of Phi Sigma Nu is to help Native men. They want to help them grow in many ways. This includes school, social life, culture, and physical health. They believe this helps their families and communities. It also helps the United States and the world.
A group called the National Chief Council leads the fraternity. This group has elected officers. The Chief President is in charge of this council. As of August 2025, Dr. Lawrence T. Locklear is the Chief President.
The fraternity has grown a lot. By August 29, 2020, it had over 400 members. These members came from more than 55 different Native American tribes.
Symbols and Principles
Phi Sigma Nu has a special motto. It is "Men of Valor. Men of Pride." This means they value courage and self-respect.
Colors and Symbols
The fraternity's colors are red, yellow, black, and white. Their special animal symbol is the snapping turtle. They also have a publication called Warriors Words. This is like their own magazine or newsletter.
Seven Guiding Principles
Phi Sigma Nu has seven important principles. These are like their core values or pillars. They guide how the members live and act.
- Leadership: Taking charge and guiding others.
- Individuality: Being unique and true to yourself.
- Community: Working together and supporting each other.
- Honesty: Always telling the truth.
- Wisdom: Gaining knowledge and making good choices.
- Pride: Having respect for yourself and your heritage.
- Unity: Sticking together as one group.
Chapters of Phi Sigma Nu
Phi Sigma Nu has different groups called chapters. These chapters are located at colleges and universities. They also have chapters for members who have graduated.
Collegiate Chapters
These chapters are for students who are still in college.
| Name | Chartered | Institution | Location | Status | Notes | Reference |
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| Alpha | 1996 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, North Carolina | Active | ||
| Beta | 2001 | North Carolina State University | Raleigh, North Carolina | Active | ||
| Gamma | 2003 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Active | ||
| Delta | 2006 | Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, Oklahoma | Active | ||
| Epsilon | 2006 | Northeastern State University | Tahlequah, Oklahoma | Active | ||
| Zeta | 2007 | Arizona State University | Phoenix, Arizona | Active | ||
| Eta | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, North Carolina | inactive | |||
| Theta | New Mexico State University | Las Cruces, New Mexico | Inactive | |||
| Iota | 2014 | Haskell Indian Nations University | Lawrence, Kansas | Active | ||
| Kappa | Dartmouth College | Hanover, New Hampshire | Provisional | |||
| Lambda | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Durant, Oklahoma | Provisional | |||
| St. Gregory's University | St. Gregory's University | Shawnee, Oklahoma | Provisional |
Professional Chapters
These chapters are for members who have graduated from college. They help alumni stay connected. They also support the college chapters.
| Name | Chartered | Institution | Location | Status | Notes | Reference |
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| Nu Alpha | 2007 | North Carolina | Active | |||
| Nu Beta | Kansas | Provisional | ||||
| Nu Gamma | Oklahoma | Provisional |
See also
- Alpha Pi Omega sorority
- Cultural interest fraternities and sororities
- List of social fraternities and sororities
