Intertribal Life Newspaper -

TAHLEQUAH, Okla.-Cherokee Nation citizen Brian Barlow is using his last term on the National Congress of American Indians Youth Commission to share his story and encourage other Native youth to get involved.

"I was so honored and humbled to have been elected to this position by my fellow Native youth and am so thankful for the support of my family, community and tribe," said Barlow, of Tahlequah. "There are countless Native youth out there making a difference in their communities every day. Our youth are amazing, intelligent, creative and powerful."

Barlow, 24, has been active in several Chero...