# Phi Sigma Nu

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

## 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

## 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.
| Name | Chartered | Institution | Location | Status |
| 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 | inactive |
| Theta | | New Mexico State University | Las Cruces, New Mexico | 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. Active chapters in indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.
| Name | Chartered | Location | Status |
| Nu Alpha | December 15, 2007 | North Carolina | Active |
| Nu Beta | | Kansas | Provisional |
| Nu Gamma | | Oklahoma | Provisional |