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.

Important Covid-19 Funding Update

OCIP is pleased to announce that it has been able to secure a limited amount of funds for a final round of Covid-19 Community support for its members. This Community support will be in effect from January 16^th ,2023 till March 31^st ,2023. This support is to help alleviate some of the further burden of the Covid-19 pandemic. OCIP has heard the continued calls of its members and in conjunction with all 9 regions and CAP with support from Governmental sources is now able to offer this Final round of Community Support. It MUST be noted that Funds are limited and timing is critical as the March 31^st ,2023 deadline is firm. Therefore, OCIP has adopted the following protocols.

a) All information must be completely filled out with all Supporting documentation
b) All applicants hereby agree to follow the guidelines given by OCIP in a “Timely Fashion”
c) All applicants understand fully that March 31st ,2023 is the closing date and agree to have All documents, claims, requests for information, receipts, etc. to their OCIP Representative no later than March 20th ,2023 to ensure processing, mailing, delivery, etc. by OCIP before the March 31st ,2023 closing date.
d) All applicants agrees and understands that OCIP reserves the right to review, allow or disallow all claim(s) made depending on eligibility and/or Available funds.

Please review the list below to see if you have these needs,

• Emergency response staff
• Housing and shelter
• Essential goods
• Health and medical
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Transportation and delivery of goods
• Support for Elders, Youth, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable community members
• Educational support for children and youth
• Communications and utilities
• Cultural and spiritual supports
• Other activities related to supporting COVID-19 preparedness and response measures

To apply please fill out this Application