American Indian Student Organizations
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Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc.
The mission of Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc. is to create a strong sisterhood that
will serve as a support for college women and professional women in today's society.
The sisterhood shall support its members in their individual journeys towards a balanced
life. The Alpha Pi Omega woman will always strive for greater scholarship, honesty,
leadership, service and personal integrity. The Sorority will work to preserve our
Indigenous traditions, for through celebration and practice of our cultural and spiritual
heritage, we become one with each other.
Phi Sigma Nu Fraternity
Phi Sigma Nu is the oldest and largest American Indian fraternity in the United States.
Founded on February 13, 1996 at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, the
Fraternity, today, has over 300 brother's and ten chapters. Our mission is to 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.
Sigma Omicron Epsilon Sorority
Sigma Omicron Epsilon, Inc was founded on March 30th, 1997 at East Carolina University.
The vision to create an organization whose principles expand the culture of Native
American People and support education and unity of women was brought to light by seven
motivated young women: Deidra Arlene Jacobs-Blanks, Jolena Bullard, Berna Linette
Chavis, Cabrina Lynne Cummings (6-6-1999), Candance Holona Hammonds, Patrice Henderson and Una Gail Locklear. These founders respectfully represent
the tribes of the Waccamaw Siouan and Lumbee. Through their vision, the organization
of Sigma Omicron Epsilon, Inc. has blossomed into a visionary organization, with women
upholding the founding principles throughout the state of North Carolina.
Native American Student Organization (NASO)
The purpose of the Native American Student Organization at UNCP is to promote pride
in our Native American Heritage, explore economic, political and educational opportunities
of Native Americans and to promote the unification of Native students on our campus.
NASO strives to keep our heritage alive through activities and cultural support for
all Native American students.
American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national nonprofit
organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous
peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering
and math (STEM) studies and careers. Founded in 1977, AISES promotes the highest standards
of education and professional excellence to widen the STEM workforce and grow sector
support.
Hok Nosai
Hok Nosai is comprised of two historically Native American Greek lettered organizations.
The purpose of this council is to promote and retain high standards in the campus
life of Greek-letter organizations at UNCP; to promote unity and harmony between member
organizations and amongst other Greek letter organizations at UNCP; to maintain a
positive relationship with the administration of UNCP; to address and develop strategies
of action on matters of mutual concern to the member organizations; to facilitate
active involvement of member organizations in the local community and on the campus;
and to promote a positive image of Greek life on the UNCP campus.