Sigma Omicron Epsilon

Sigma Omicron Epsilon, Inc. (ΣΟΕ), also known as SOE, is a Native American sorority founded in 1997 at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. It is one of eight fraternities and sororities across the United States that is considered historically Native American.

History
Sigma Omicron Epsilon was founded on March 30, 1997, on the campus of East Carolina University by seven Native American women. Its founders envisioned a sisterhood that promoted Native American culture and education, as well as a network for its members. Any women with an interest in Native American culture are eligible for membership.

The sorority's founders were Deidre Arlene Jacobs-Blanks, Jolena Bullard, Berna Linette Chavis, Cabrina Lynne Cummings, Candance Holona Hammonds, Patrice Henderson, and Una Gail Locklear.

Symbols
Sigma Omicron Epsilon's colors are blue, white, and yellow. Its flower is the yellow rose and its symbol is the butterfly.

Activities
The sorority's national philanthropy is breast cancer awareness and education. Its members participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and a variety of fundraisers. It also offers a scholarship to a female student attending its chapter institutions. In 2019, the East Carolina chapter co-sponsored the My Culture is Not a Costume campaign. The chapters also bring Native American speakers to campus.

Chapters
Following is a list of Sigma Omicro Epsilon chapters. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.