All over the world there are places that have been called enchanted. They pulse with an energy that brings friendship between man and animals, rocks, streams, fields, etc. These are places that you can look up and see birds that gives you not a second glance from fear. Where unity with nature abounds, this is Region 3. This Region is a place where man has woven itself into natures tapestry. The members of Region 3 are some of OCIPS strongest naturalists and protectors of Mother Earth. Also, with this connection to the Earth comes a great grounding and understanding of why our traditions are so very important. In the halls of meetings you will be blessed by the Traditional Wisdom uttered by Region 3 members. These members give OCIP both an understanding of Mother Earth and the Need to be good stewards of Her Gifts. The strength of Region 3 can be summed up in mental picture from long ago. It is said that man has the ability of two sights or types of Vision, One is the surface of things and the other is what lies beneath the surface. A simple man can see that a tree is a tree and it will make a great table, the wise man will see that same tree and know that it houses a family of squirrels. At night a raccoon climbs up its trunk for safety, birds rest and sing in its branches. Its roots hold water for the forest and on some level this one tree holds the fate of countless creatures. This is but one of the traits that Region 3 gives to OCIP.

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