Fraternities and sororities in Canada
The expansion of Greek letter organizations into Canada was an important stage of the North American fraternity movement, beginning in 1879 with the establishment of a chapter of Zeta Psi at the University of Toronto. In 1883, the same fraternity established a chapter at McGill University. Other early foundations were Kappa Alpha Society at Toronto in 1892 and at McGill in 1899, and Alpha Delta Phi at Toronto in 1893 and at McGill in 1897. The first sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta, was established in Toronto in 1887. In 1902, the first international chapter of Phi Delta Theta was established at McGill University as the Quebec Alpha.[1]
The development of the fraternity system in Canada has made great progress in these two universities. In 1927 Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities reported the existence of 42 chapters at the University of Toronto and 23 chapters at McGill University. A few chapters were also reported from the University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, Carleton University, Dalhousie University, University of Manitoba, Queen's University, University of Western Ontario, McMaster University, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo, Brock University and University of Alberta.[2]
Fraternities in Canada[edit]
Following is a list of Canadian fraternities. Chapter counts included Canadian chapters only for international fraternities. Organizations that are inactive in Canada are indicated in italic.
Organization | Symbols | Nickname | Chartered/Range | Founding location | Type | Scope | Affiliation | Active Canadian chapters | Status in Canada | Reference |
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Acacia | Ακακία | AKAK | May 12, 1904 | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor | Social | International | NIC | 1 | Active | |
Alpha Delta Phi | Alpha Delts or ADPhi | October 29, 1832 | Hamilton College | Social and literary | International | NIC | 3 | Active | ||
Alpha Epsilon Pi | AEPi | November 7, 1913 | New York University | Jewish | International | FFC | 10 | Active | [3] | |
Alpha Kai Omega | AKO | 1929 | W. D. Lowe High School | Sports | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | ||
Alpha Kappa Psi | A K Psi | October 5, 1904 | New York University | Professional (business) | International | PFA | 2 | Active | [4] | |
Alpha Omega | AO | 1907 | Baltimore, Maryland | Professional (dentistry) and Jewish | International | PFA | 3 | Active | [a] | |
Alpha Phi Alpha | Alphas APhiA |
December 4, 1906 | Cornell University | Social, African-American | International | NIC, NPHC | 1 | Active | ||
Alpha Phi Omega | APO | December 16, 1925 | Lafayette College | Service | International | PFA | 1 | Active | [5] | |
Alpha Sigma Phi | ASP, Alpha Sigs | December 6, 1845 | Yale University | Social | International | FFC | 3 | Active | [6] | |
Alpha Tau Omega | ATO, Alpha Taus, or Taus | September 11, 1865 – xxxx ? | Virginia Military Institute | Social | International | NIC | 0 | Inactive | ||
Beta Theta Pi | Betas | August 8, 1839 | Miami University | Social | International | NIC | 3 | Active | ||
Brotherhood of Omicron | January 1965 | Concordia University | Secret society | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | |||
Delta Chi | D.Chi | October 13, 1890 | Cornell University | Social | International | NIC | 1 | Active | ||
Delta Kappa Epsilon | DKE or Dekes | June 22, 1844 | Yale University | Social | International | NIC | 7 | Active | [7] | |
Delta Lambda Phi | Lambda Men | October 15, 1986 | Washington, D.C. | Social, Gay/Bisexual | International | NIC | 0 | Inactive | ||
Delta Sigma Phi | DSP, Delta Sigs, Delt Sigs, D-Sigs, or Digs | December 10, 1899 – xxxx ? | City College of New York | Social | International | NIC | 0 | Inactive | ||
Delta Tau Delta | DTD or Delts | October 1858–xxxx ? | Bethany College | Social | International | NIC | 0 | Inactive | [b] | |
Delta Upsilon | DU or Ducks | November 4, 1834 | Williams College | Social | International | NIC | 4 | Active | ||
Episkopon | Επισκοπῶ |
1858 | University of Toronto | Secret society | Local | Independent | ||||
FarmHouse | FH | FarmHouse or FH | April 15, 1905 | University of Missouri | Social | International | NIC | 1 | Active | [8] |
Gamma Beta Lambda | Gammahouse | October 2, 1963 – xxxx ? | Vancouver, British Columbia | Social | Local | Independent | 0 | Inactive | ||
Kappa Alpha Society | KA | KA | November 26, 1825 | Union College | Literary and social | International | NIC | 2 | Active | |
Kappa Sigma | Kappa Sig or K-Sig | December 10, 1869 | University of Virginia | Social | International | Independent | 9 | Active | ||
Lambda Chi Alpha | Lambda Chi, Chops, Lambo, L Chi A, or Lambda | November 2, 1909 | Boston University | Social | International | Independent | 3 | Active | [9] | |
Lambda Phi Epsilon | LPhiE or LFE | February 25, 1981 | University of California, Los Angeles | Asian-interest | International | NIC | 2 | Active | [10] | |
Omega Psi Phi | Ques Bruhz Omegamen | November 17, 1911 | Howard University | Social, African-American | International | NPHC | 1 | Active | ||
Omega Theta Alpha | Omegas or O-T-A | September 5, 2002 | University of Ottawa | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [11] | |
Omega Xi | Omegas | 2011–xxxx ? | University of Saskatchewan | Social | Local | Independent | 0 | Inactive | ||
Phi Beta Sigma | Sigmas | January 9, 1914 | Howard University | Social, African-American | International | NPHC | 1 | Active | ||
Phi Delta Theta | Phi Delt or Phis | December 26, 1848 | Miami University | Social | International | Independent | 11 | Active | [12] | |
Phi Gamma Delta | Phi Gam or FIJI | May 1, 1848 | Jefferson College | Social | International | NIC | 5 | Active | ||
Phi Kappa Pi | Phi Kapps, Raiders or PKP | March 22, 1913 | McGill University and University of Toronto | Social | National | Independent | 4 | Active | [13] | |
Phi Kappa Sigma | Skulls or Phi Kaps | August 16, 1850 | University of Pennsylvania | Social | International | NIC | 1 | Active | ||
Phi Sigma Kappa | Phi Sig | March 15, 1873 – xxxx ? | University of Massachusetts Amherst | Social | International | NIC | 0 | Inactive | ||
Pi Kappa Alpha | Pi-K-A or Pikes | March 1, 1868 | University of Virginia | Social | International | NIC | 4 | Active | ||
Pi Lambda Phi | Pi Lam | March 21, 1895 – xxxx ? | Yale University | Social | International | NIC | 0 | Inactive | [14] | |
Psi Lambda Phi | March 27, 2014 | St. Thomas University / University of New Brunswick, Fredericton | Social/Charitable | Local | Independent | 0 | Inactive | |||
Psi Upsilon | Psi U | November 24, 1833 | Union College | Social | International | NIC | 1 | Active | ||
Sigma Alpha Epsilon | SAE | March 9, 1856 | University of Alabama | Social | International | NIC | 1 | Active | ||
Sigma Alpha Mu | Sammies | November 26, 1909 | College of the City of New York | Social | International | NIC | 1 | Active | ||
Sigma Chi | Sigs | June 28, 1855 | Miami University | Social | International | NIC | 10 | Active | ||
Sigma Nu | Knights, SigNu, SNu, Snakes, or Snukes | January 1, 1869 – xxxx ? | Virginia Military Institute | Social | International | NIC | 0 | Inactive | ||
Sigma Phi Delta | SigPhi | April 11, 1924 | University of Southern California | Professional (engineering) | International | PFA | 2 | Active | ||
Sigma Pi | Sig Pi | February 26, 1897 | Vincennes University | Social | International | NIC | 0 | Inactive | ||
Sigma Thêta Pi | Sigmas, EON or STPi | September 21, 2003 | Université Joseph Fourier and Université Pierre Mendès-France | Social | International | Independent | 2 | Active | [15] | |
Tau Kappa Epsilon | TKE | TKE or Teke | January 10, 1899 | Illinois Wesleyan University | Social | International | Independent | 3 | Active | |
Theta Chi | T-Chi or Ox | April 10, 1856 | Norwich University | Social | International | NIC | 1 | Active | ||
Theta Delta Chi | Theta Delt, TDX, or TDC | October 31, 1847 | Union College | Social | International | NIC | 1 | Active | ||
Theta Gamma | TG | January 1912 – xxxx ? | St. Lawrence University | Social | International | 0 | Inactive | [16][c] | ||
Theta Sigma | 1974–xxxx ? | Concordia University | Social | Local | Independent | 0 | Inactive | |||
Theta Tau Nu | 2013–20xx ? | University of New Brunswick, Fredericton | Social | Local | Independent | 0 | Inactive | |||
Xi Alpha Pi | XAP or Xi's | September 28, 2008 | University of Toronto Scarborough | Multicultural-interest | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [17] | |
Zeta Beta Tau | ZBT or Zebes | December 29, 1898 | City College of New York | Jewish | International | NIC | 1 | Active | [18] | |
Zeta Psi | Zetes | June 1, 1847 | New York University | Social | International | NIC | 13 | Active | [19] | |
Zeta Xi Nu | Zetas | 2008–20xx ? | University of Guelph-Humber | Social | Local | Independent | 0 | Inactive |
Sororities in Canada[edit]
Following is a list of Canadian sororities. Chapter counts included Canadian chapters only for international fraternities. Organizations that are Inactive in Canada indicated in italic.
Organization | Symbols | Nickname | Founding date | Founding location | Type | Scope | Affiliation | Active Canadian chapters | Status in Canada | Reference |
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Alpha Chi Theta | Al-Chi-Ta | April 20, 2013 | University of Victoria | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [20][21] | |
Alpha Epsilon Phi | A E Phi or Phisters | October 24, 1909 | Barnard College | Jewish | International | NPC | 1 | Active | ||
Alpha Delta Pi | A D Pi | May 15, 1851 | Wesleyan College | Social | International | NPC | 2 | Active | ||
Alpha Gamma Delta | A G D or Alpha Gam or Gams | May 30, 1904 | Syracuse University | Social | International | NPC | 8 | Active | ||
Alpha Gamma Phi | AGP | July 27, 2015 | Nipissing University | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | ||
Alpha Kappa Alpha | AKAs | January 15, 1908 | Howard University | African-American | International | NPHC | 1 | Active | ||
alpha Kappa Delta Phi | aKDPhi KDPhi | February 7, 1990 | University of California, Berkeley | Asian-interest | International | NAPA | 1 | Active | ||
Alpha Omega | A-Oh's | October 27, 1993 | Wilfrid Laurier University | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | ||
Alpha Omega Epsilon | November 13, 1983 | Marquette University | Professional (engineering) | International | PFA | 2 | Active | |||
Alpha Omicron Pi | AOII Alphas Alpha O's | January 2, 1897 | Barnard College | Social | International | NPC | 7 | Active | ||
Alpha Phi | A-Phi | October 10, 1872 | Syracuse University | Social | International | NPC | 8 | Active | ||
Alpha Pi Beta | APiB | 1994 | University of Northern British Columbia | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [22] | |
Alpha Pi Phi | App's or Apple Pi's | February 26, 2009 | Carleton University | Social | International | Independent | 10 | Active | ||
Alpha Psi | A-Psis | June 24, 2004 | University of Alberta | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [23] | |
Alpha Sigma Chi | ASX Sigs | December 9, 2008 – 20xx ? | University of Ontario Institute of Technology | Social | Local | Independent | 0 | Inactive | [24] | |
Beta Delta Pi | Bucknell Female Institute | Social | International | 0 | Inactive | |||||
Ceres | Ceres | October 12, 1985 | Colorado State University | Social and agriculture | International | 1 | Active | |||
Chi Sigma Xi | CSX | April 1, 2010 | University of Toronto Scarborough | Multicultural | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [25] | |
Delta Alpha Theta | DATs | October 5, 2005 | University of Windsor | Social | National | 3 | Active | |||
Delta Delta Delta | Tri Delta | November 27, 1888 | Boston University | Social | International | NPC | 2 | Active | ||
Delta Eta Iota | DHI | January 10, 2008 | University of Lethbridge | Social | Local/Regional | Independent | 1 | Active | ||
Delta Gamma | DG or DeeGee | December 25, 1873 | Lewis School for Girls | Social | International | NPC | 2 | Active | ||
Delta Phi Epsilon | DPhiE | March 17, 1917 | New York University Law School | Social | International | NPC | 3 | Active | ||
Delta Phi Nu | DFN | May 14, 2008 | Fleming College | Social | Regional | 4 | Active | |||
Delta Pi | November 2, 1989 | York University | Jewish and social | Regional | 2 | Active | [26] | |||
Delta Psi Delta | DPsiD DPD | September 15, 1991 | Carleton University | Social | Regional | 4 | Active | |||
Delta Sigma Theta | Deltas | January 13, 1913 | Howard University | Predominantly Black/Service | International | NPHC | 1 | Active | ||
Delta Zeta | DZ | October 24, 1902 | Miami University | Social | International | NPC | 1 | Active | ||
Gamma Delta Nu | GDN | April 10, 2016 | York University | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [27] | |
Gamma Phi Beta | Gamma Phi, G-Phi-B or G-Phi | November 11, 1874 | Syracuse University | Social | International | NPC | 3 | Active | ||
Iota Beta Chi | IBX | IBX or IBChi | January 6, 1997 | Dalhousie University | Social | National | Independent | 2 | Active | |
Kappa Alpha Theta | Theta or KAT | January 27, 1870 | DePauw University | Social | International | NPC | 4 | Active | ||
Kappa Beta Gamma | KBГ | Betas or KBG | January 22, 1917 | Marquette University | Social | International | Independent | 13 | Active | [28] |
Kappa Kappa Gamma | Kappa | October 13, 1870 | Monmouth College | Social | International | NPC | 4 | Active | ||
Kappa Phi Xi | KPX | September 4, 2018 | York University | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | ||
Kappa Sigma Psi | Kappa KSP | January 30, 2016 | University of Ontario, Institute of Technology | Social | Regional | 2 | Active | |||
Nu Delta Mu | NDM | April 27, 2011 | Université de Montréal | Social | Local/Regional | Independent | 1 | Active | ||
Nu Omega Zeta | Nu Girls | September 7, 2011 | McMaster University | Black-focused and social | Local | Independent | 0 | Inactive | [29][30] | |
Nu Sigma Pi | Nu Sigs | September 14, 1997 | University of Ottawa | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [31] | |
Omega Phi Sigma | OPS | November 18, 2010 | University of Ottawa | Social | Local | Independent | 0 | Inactive | [32] | |
Omega Pi | Pi's | April 20, 1985 | Dalhousie University, Saint Mary's University, Mount Saint Vincent University, Nova Scotia Community College, University Sainte-Anne, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, University of King's College | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [33] | |
Omega Sigma Chi | O-Sigs | April 12, 2010 | Brock University | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [34][35] | |
Phi Sigma Sigma | Phi sigs | November 26, 1913 | Hunter College | Social | International | NPC | 0 | Inactive | ||
Pi Alpha Gamma | October 18, 2011 | St Thomas University | Social | Local | Independent | 0 | Inactive | [36] | ||
Pi Beta Phi | Pi Phi | April 28, 1867 | Monmouth College | Social | International | NPC | 4 | Active | ||
Pi Nu Epsilon | November 1914 | State University of New York at Canton | Social | International | Independent | 0 | Inactive | [37] | ||
Sigma Beta Phi | February 29, 2008 | University of Ottawa | Black and Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [38][39] | ||
Sigma Gamma Rho | Sigmas or SGRhos | November 12, 1922 | Butler University | African-American | International | NPHC | 1 | Active | [40] | |
Sigma Lambda Gamma | March 15, 2004 | University of Waterloo | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [41] | ||
Sigma Psi Alpha | SPAs | September 11, 2009 | University of Ottawa | Social | Local/Regional | Independent | 0 | Inactive | ||
Tau Lambda Xi | Xis, TAU, TAO | November 13, 2017 | Dalhousie University, Saint Mary's University, Mount Saint Vincent University, Nova Scotia Community College, and Nova Scotia College of Art and Design | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [42] | |
Tau Sigma Phi | Tau Sig | September 9, 2007 | Carleton University | Social | National | Independent | 5 | Active | [43] | |
Theta Sigma Psi | Theta's, TSP | November 6, 2011 | University of Ottawa | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [44] | |
Xi Delta Theta | Xi Delt | January 22, 1993 | Carleton University | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [45] | |
Zeta Beta Omega | ZBO or Zee Bees | December 3, 2018 | University of Toronto | Jewish | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [46] | |
Zeta Beta Psi | April 15, 2009 | Thompson Rivers University | Social | Local | Independent | 0 | Inactive | [47] | ||
Zeta Lambda Zeta | Zetas ZLZs | February 17, 2010 | Université de Montréal | Social | International | Independent | 2 | Active | [48] | |
Zeta Tau Omega | ZETs | November 28, 1967 | Concordia University | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [49] | |
Zeta Theta Xi | ZOEs | September 14, 2010 | University of Ottawa | Social | Local | Independent | 1 | Active | [50] |
See also[edit]
- Fraternities and sororities
- List of social fraternities and sororities
- Service fraternities and sororities
- Fraternities and sororities at Dalhousie University
- Fraternities and sororities at Concordia University
- Greek organizations at University of British Columbia
- Fraternities in France
- Fraternities and sororities at University of Ottawa
- Fraternities and sororities at York University
- Greek life at University of Toronto
Notes[edit]
- ^ Neither Baird's (20th edition) nor the national website specifies a founding date.
- ^ Records of Delta Tau Delta's founding are scant. Baird's (20th edition) says spring of 1858, but other records indicate formation in the fall of that year tied to a response to electioneering of a predecessor campus organization. October is therefore conjectural.
- ^ Founding date is conjectural; the Fraternity notes early meetings over Christmas break of 1911 to form a fraternity. The national website does not specify the date.
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