It was once told that the Great Creator wanted to give a gift of strength, beauty, and longevity so he created the Rocks. Mother Earth was so happy that she hid some all around her. Only upon seeking could the Peoples find all of rocks beauty. To remind us of Rocks beauty Mother Earth made the ground of such beauty that all would remember the beauty buried and springing forth all around them. This too is like Region 5’s influence on OCIP. A firm, strong, lasting, influence of such beauty and longevity that it is never lost; for we see it’s influence all around us. The strength has been felt from the first days. Is it any wonder that such strong leadership has come from Region 5, Ones like John Larabie whom led both this Region and OCIP to greatness, or Present Vice, Chief Mona Denomme who leads OCIP by her wisdom and compassion, etc. Now, just like the great hidden Rocks by Mother Earth being made visible, new Leadership is arising in Region 5’s Governor, Tim Denomme. Just like how every rock has its own shining glory all of these Leaders brings different beauty to OCIP, but each one brings Strength for OCIP. This is what we needed in the Past and what we Certainty need in the Future. So as we look out at Region 5, let us view its strength, beauties, and longevity to make us all ready to face the future.

Covid-19 Funding & Response

Region Five (5) 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: tdenomme90@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 5 Needs Survey as it will help OCIP and your Region target the specifics needs of Our Indigenous People.

Thanking You For Your Help