Phi Sigma Nu
American collegiate Native American fraternity
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Phi Sigma Nu (ΦΣΝ) is the oldest and largest Native American fraternity in the United States. It was founded in 1996 in North Carolina.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
| Phi Sigma Nu | |
|---|---|
| ΦΣΝ | |
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| Founded | February 13, 1996 University of North Carolina at Pembroke |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| 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 | 6 active collegiate 1 active professional |
| Colonies | 1 professional |
| Headquarters | PO Box 2040 Pembroke, North Carolina 28372 United States |
| Website | www |
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.[1][2] 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).[3]
Phi Sigma Nu was recognized as a Greek letter fraternity on February 3, 1997.[3] It is the first national Native American Indian fraternity to be formed in the United States.[1][2] The fraternity uses no alcohol in its ceremonies or initiation, as these ceremonies are viewed as a purifying processes.[1]
As of August 29, 2020, the fraternity reports it has more than 400 brothers representing more than 55 tribes.[4] The fraternity is recognized by the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors.[5]
Symbols
The motto of Phi Sigma Nu is "Men of Valor. Men of Pride."[3] The fraternity's seven founding principles or pillars are Leadership, Individuality, Community, Honesty, Wisdom, Pride, and Unity[3]
Its colors are red, yellow, black, and white.[3] Its symbol is the snapping turtle.[3] Its publication is Warriors Words.[6]
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.[3] The fraternity's national heaquarters are in Pembroke, North Carolina.[7]
Chapters
Collegiate chapters
Follow are Phi Sigma Nu's collegiate chapters, with active chapters indicated in bold and inactive chapters in italics.[7][8][9]
| Chapter | Charter date and range | Institution | Location | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 – 2017 | Oklahoma State University–Stillwater | Stillwater, Oklahoma | Inactive | |
| Epsilon | April 22, 2006 – 2021 | Northeastern State University | Tahlequah, Oklahoma | Inactive | |
| Zeta | November 1, 2007 – 2015 | Arizona State University | Phoenix, Arizona | Inactive | |
| Eta | 2011–20xx ? | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, North Carolina | Inactive | |
| Theta | 2011–20xx ? | New Mexico State University | Las Cruces, New Mexico | Inactive | |
| Iota | April 1, 2014 | Haskell Indian Nations University | Lawrence, Kansas | Active | |
| Kappa | 2014 | Dartmouth College | Hanover, New Hampshire | Active | |
| Lambda | 2016 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Durant, Oklahoma | Active |
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.