American Indian Festival to benefit food pantry
By Danielle Komis Palmer 
dpalmer@decaturdaily.com ยท 340-2447This Friday and Saturday, learn what it feels like to throw tomahawks, pan for gold and build fires using flint and steel. As the sun descends on the horizon, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of an Oklahoma-style powwow that will likely go all night.
The public is invited to attend the first benefit American Indian Festival at the Cherokee River Indian Community in Bankhead Forest. The free event will benefit the Hawks in the Wind Food Pantry and will include yard sales, workshops, dancing, food and vendors selling mostly native crafts.
