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.

Covid-19 Funding & Response

Region Three (3) 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: sbertrand1742@gmail.com . 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 3 Needs Survey as it will help OCIP and your Region target the specifics needs of Our Indigenous People.

Thanking You for Your Help