Native Peoples Law is the area of law related to those peoples indigenous to the continent at the time of European colonization specifically Native Indians, Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives and other native groups. Attorneys who practice native peoples law handle cases involving disputes related to the limited power of the federal government to regulate tribe property and activity, and cases involving unlawful discrimination against native peoples.
The village of Wilcox is located in Elk County, Pennsylvania within the Saint Marys metropolitan area. The community was named after a settler, Col. A.I. Wilcox. The year 2008 marks the 150th anniversary of the settling of this village. The quality of life here combines modern conveniences with traditional values. Wilcox is located in Jones Township which is home of the Allegheny Mountains, and the East Branch Lake. Over 250,000 visitors a year come to Wilcox to enjoy the natural foresting, fishing, hunting, and three state and national parks.