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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 at the
University of North Carolina at Pembroke The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP or UNC Pembroke) is a public university in Pembroke, North Carolina. UNC Pembroke is a master's level degree-granting university and part of the University of North Carolina system. Its history i ...
. 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.ΦΣΝ ''Warrior's Words''
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PSN National Website
accessed 7 Nov 2020.


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.Press Release, 2020 annual meeting
accessed 7 Nov 2020.


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''.ΦΣΝ Chapter list
from the national website, accessed 7 Nov 2020.


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 Cultural interest fraternities and sororities, in the North American student fraternity and sorority system, refer to general or social organizations oriented to students having a special interest in a culture or cultural identity. Although racial ...
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List of social fraternities and sororities Social or general fraternities and sororities, in the North American fraternity system, are those that do not promote a particular profession (as professional fraternities are) or discipline (such as service fraternities and sororities). Inste ...


References

{{Fraternities and Sororities , collapsed Native American organizations Fraternities and sororities in the United States Student organizations established in 1996 1996 establishments in North Carolina Native American history of North Carolina