Phi Sigma Nu

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Phi Sigma Nu (Script error: No such module "Lang".) 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.[1][2] 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]

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 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.[3][4]

The fraternity is recognized by the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors.[5]

As of August 29, 2020, the Fraternity reports it has more than 400 brothers representing more than 55 tribes.[6]

Symbols

The motto of Phi Sigma Nu is "Men of Valor. Men of Pride." Its colors are red, yellow, black, and white. Its symbol is the snapping turtle. Its publication is Warriors Words.

The fraternity's seven founding principles or pillars are Leadership, Individuality, Community, Honesty, Wisdom, Pride, and Unity[4]

Chapters

Phi Sigma Nu has twelve collegiate chapters and three professional chapters.

Collegiate chapters

Active chapters in indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.[7]

Name Chartered Institution Location Status Notes Reference
Alpha Template:Dts University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, North Carolina Active
Beta Template:Dts North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina Active
Gamma Template:Dts University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina Active
Delta Template:Dts Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Oklahoma Active
Epsilon Template:Dts Northeastern State University Tahlequah, Oklahoma Active
Zeta Template:Dts 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 Template:Dts 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. Active chapters in indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.[7]

Name Chartered Institution Location Status Notes Reference
Nu Alpha Template:Dts North Carolina Active
Nu Beta Kansas Provisional
Nu Gamma Oklahoma Provisional

See also

References

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  1. ↑ a b c Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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  3. ↑ ΦΣΝ Warrior's Words, from the national website, accessed 7 Nov 2020.
  4. ↑ a b As noted on the PSN National Website, accessed 7 Nov 2020.
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  6. ↑ Press Release, 2020 annual meeting, accessed 7 Nov 2020.
  7. ↑ a b ΦΣΝ Chapter list, from the national website, accessed 7 Nov 2020.

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