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Phi Sigma Nu
ΦΣΝ
Phi Sigma Nu Fraternity crest.jpg
Founded February 13, 1996; 28 years ago (1996-02-13)
University of North Carolina at Pembroke, U.S.
Type Social
Affiliation Independent
Emphasis Native American
Scope National (U.S.)
Mission statement To empower Native Men to collectively engage in academic, social, cultural and physical realms to promote and inspire growth in tribal families, tribal communities, the United States of America and the world at large.
Motto Men of Valor. Men of Pride
Colors      Red,      Yellow,      Black and      White
Symbol Snapping Turtle
Publication Warrior's Words
Chapters 7
Headquarters Pembroke, North Carolina
USA
Website Phi Sigma Nu website

Phi Sigma Nu (ΦΣΝ) is the oldest and largest Native American fraternity in the United States. It was founded in 1996 in North Carolina.

History

Phi Sigma Nu is a Native American fraternity founded on February 13, 1996 at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. It is the first national Native American Indian fraternity to be formed in the United States.

The Fraternity is governed by a National Chief Council, an elected body of national officers presided over by a Chief President. The current Chief President is Dr. Lawrence T. Locklear.

Traditions

The Mission Statement of Phi Sigma Nu is:

We, the Brothers of Phi Sigma Nu, empower Native Men to collectively engage in academic, social, cultural and physical realms to promote and inspire growth in tribal families, tribal communities, the United States of America and the world at large.

The Motto of Phi Sigma Nu is "Men of Valor. Men of Pride."

The Fraternity's seven founding Principles are:

  • Leadership
  • Individuality
  • Community
  • Honesty
  • Wisdom
  • Pride
  • Unity

The fraternity uses no alcohol in its ceremonies or initiation, as these ceremonies are viewed as a purifying processes.

The Fraternity is recognized by the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors.

As of August 29, 2020 the Fraternity reports it has more than 400 brothers representing more than 55 tribes.

Chapters

Expanding into multiple states, Phi Sigma Nu numbers 12 chapters, including three active provisional chapters. Additionally the Fraternity recognizes three professional chapters. Active chapters in bold, inactive chapters in italics.

Name Chartered Institution Location Status Notes Reference
Alpha February 13, 1996 University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, North Carolina Active
Beta April 18, 2001 North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina Active
Gamma October 31, 2003 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina Active
Delta April 2, 2006 Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Oklahoma Active
Epsilon April 22, 2006 Northeastern State University Tahlequah, Oklahoma Active
Zeta November 1, 2007 Arizona State University Phoenix, Arizona Active
Eta University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina Provisional (inactive)
Theta New Mexico State University Las Cruces, New Mexico Provisional (inactive)
Iota April 1, 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

The Fraternity provides for alumni and volunteer networking after graduation with "Professional Chapters" that are formed to provide local alumni support of campus chapters.

Name Chartered Institution Location Status Notes Reference
Nu Alpha December 15, 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
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