Phi Sigma Nu facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Phi Sigma Nu
ΦΣΝ
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.

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.

See also

• Alpha Pi Omega sorority
• Cultural interest fraternities and sororities
• List of social fraternities and sororities