The NS&D PATHFINDERS^SM Group(s).

Because of generally smaller enrollment size, each NS&D PATHFINDERS^SM program assembles their parents and young adults into one large group (or groups for larger programs). A group usually consists of 10 to 50 parent/child units who enjoy activities and events together. They elect group leaders from their young adults. The group leaders in turn hold meetings, plan activities, and assign tasks to volunteers. The group also elects program officers from the parents. The officers provide support to the youth leaders especially with overseeing financial accounts or legal matters (signing of event contracts), and serve as liasons to the trustees of the local longhouse corporation.