Phi Sigma Nu () 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 as a student organization at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Its founding fathers and their tribal affiliations are Tony Carter (Lumbee), Earl Evans (Haliwa-Saponi), Clarence “Bo” Goins II (Lumbee), Chad Hedgepeth (Haliwa-Saponi), Sandon Jacobs (Waccamaw Siouan), Greg Richardson (Haliwa-Saponi), Marty Richardson (Haliwa-Saponi), and James Worriax (Lumbee).
Phi Sigma Nu was recognized as a Greek letter fraternity on February 3, 1997. It is the first national Native American Indian fraternity to be formed in the United States. The fraternity uses no alcohol in its ceremonies or initiation, as these ceremonies are viewed as a purifying processes.
As of August 29, 2020, the fraternity reports it has more than 400 brothers representing more than 55 tribes.Press Release, 2020 annual meeting, accessed 7 Nov 2020. The fraternity is recognized by the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors.
Symbols The motto of Phi Sigma Nu is "Men of Valor. Men of Pride." The fraternity's seven founding principles or pillars are Leadership, Individuality, Community, Honesty, Wisdom, Pride, and Unity
Its colors are red, yellow, black, and white. Its symbol is the snapping turtle. Its publication is Warriors Words.
Governance Phi Sigma Nu is governed by a National Chief Council, an elected body of national officers presided over by a chief president. The current chief president is Brian Hunt. The fraternity's national heaquarters are in Pembroke, North Carolina.
Chapters Collegiate chapters Follow are Phi Sigma Nu's collegiate chapters, with active chapters indicated in bold and inactive chapters in italics.ΦΣΝ Chapter list, from the national website, accessed 7 Nov 2020.
ChapterCharter date and rangeInstitutionLocationStatusAlphaUniversity of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke, North CarolinaActiveBetaNorth Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, North CarolinaActiveGammaUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, North CarolinaActiveDelta – 2017Oklahoma State University–StillwaterStillwater, OklahomaInactiveEpsilon – 2021Northeastern State UniversityTahlequah, OklahomaInactiveZeta – 2015Arizona State UniversityPhoenix, ArizonaInactiveEta–20xx ?University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, North CarolinaInactiveTheta–20xx ?New Mexico State UniversityLas Cruces, New MexicoInactiveIotaHaskell Indian Nations UniversityLawrence, KansasActiveKappaDartmouth CollegeHanover, New HampshireActiveLambdaSoutheastern Oklahoma State UniversityDurant, OklahomaActive
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. Active chapters are indicated in bold and inactive chapters are in italics. ChapterCharter date and rangeLocation StatusNu AlphaSoutheastern North CarolinaActiveNu Beta KansasProvisionalNu GammaOklahomaInactive
See also Alpha Pi Omega sorority Cultural interest fraternities and sororities List of social fraternities and sororities
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