There was once a story told of how man was so afraid of the night that he asked the Great Creator for a sign that the sun would arise again and all would be safe. So the Great Creator took pity on man and decided to give him two signs one in the morning light and one at falling of the sun. He gave man the great pink sky at night to tell him that the sun would return and then in the morning he gave a pink sunrise to tell him all would be good for the sun had returned. It cannot be remembered exactly what place this story comes from, however when one drives the roads of Region 2 at the sunrise or the setting of the sun one knows that the Great Creator has blessed this Region. The rocks, water, trees, land, etc. just sings that the Great Creator blesses this land every day and wants them to remember that tomorrow is yet another day of blessing. There is a spirit that is in the people that says they know it’s true. Is it any wonder that there is so much indigenous heritage found here? Mother Earth seems to send its strength into the people every day and gives them good dreams at night. Wisdom is found in this Region’s members and OCIP has been made stronger from their strength and Wisdom.

Covid-19 Funding & Response

Region Two (2) of OCIP has been tasked with the oversight of the Covid-19 funding for our area. So all Applications (see link below) must be made by Indigenous Peoples in urban and rural centres or living off reserve. Authentication of Indigenous Status is done, as a certain amount of verification is undertaken by OCIP. However If you attach your OCIP Membership Number this becomes a simple process. Next Please note, below a full list of activities serviced by this Covid-19 funding to help you confirm you might qualify for funding. If so then just fill out the application, ensuring it is signed and dated. Then return it to the “Contact Me” link above. If you have any questions and/or concerns please feel free to contact me either by phone or email: jonmac1@shaw.ca . Special Note: You will be asked to complete a “Needs Survey” for your Region as this will help OCIP better serve our Region. You will be sent this Regional Needs Survey.

1. Emergency response staff
2. Housing and shelter
3. Essential goods
4. Health and medical
5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
6. Transportation and delivery of goods
7. Support for Elders, Youth, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable community members
8. Educational support for children and youth
9. Communications and utilities
10. Cultural and spiritual supports
11. Other activities related to supporting COVID-19 preparedness and response measures

OCIP RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVIEW, ALLOW OR DISALLOW ALL CLAIM(S) MADE DEPENDING ON ELIGABILITY.

Please remember If You are Filling out an Application you should include your Needs Survey in this package as well. Otherwise we ask that you Please Fill out this Region 2 Needs Survey as it will help OCIP and your Region target the specifics needs of Our Indigenous People.

Thanking You for Your Help