about us
"The soul comes from without into the human body, as into a temporary abode, and it goes out of it anew it passes into other habitations, for the soul is immortal." "It is the secret of the world that all things subsist and do not die, but only retire a little from sight and afterwards return again. Nothing is dead; men feign themselves dead, and endure mock funerals… and there they stand looking out of the window, sound and well, in some strange new disguise." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Eastern Ontario Paranormal Investigations and Consultation (EOPIC), is a non-profit , private research and consultation group comprised of a number of local professionals, dedicated to helping those who may have witnessed or are experiencing paranormal phenomena, sightings of unexplained aerial objects more commonly referred to as UFO’s, or sightings of unusual creatures or animals.
Please join us in our forums where we discuss all aspects of the paranormal and paranormal investigation. Topics are updated daily so check back often. Free membership is incouraged but not necessary for read only access. Should you experience any problems within the forums or on this website, please contact the webmaster at dave@eopic.ca. We look forward to meeting you all.
About the Director
David Desjardins CD, an Ottawa Valley native, is a, 15 year veteran of the Canadian Forces, whose background includes criminal investigations and crime scene analysis with post secondary studies in psychology, theology, UFOlogy and Paranormal Investigations.
Being affiliated with ParaNexus Anomalous Research Association Inc, Dave is a Certified ParaNexus Field Investigator, Regional Director (Ontario) for ParaNexus, editor of the ParaNexus Newsletter, a weekly publication and is proud to announce his recent appointment to their Board of Directors.
An avid proponent to setting international common standards within the anomalous research field, regarding ethical research practices and evidence review, Dave’s focus is one of education and the eradication of fear and the Hollywood stereo types associated with all things paranormal.
Anomalous research is not about promoting fear; it is about enlightenment, education and understanding. As an accomplished public speaker, Dave is available for lectures, seminars or classes on anomalous research and would be pleased to speak to your organization or group. For additional information, please email: dave@eopic.ca or ddesjardins@paranexus.org .
About ParaNexus Anomalous Research Association Inc.
Mission
“ParaNexus is a professional non-profit association of dedicated and progressive ufologists, parapsychologists, and enthusiasts focused on researching and understanding the human condition through the scientific study of aerial, psychical, and anomalous phenomena, its reality, its reach, and its impact on humanity.” (1)
For additional information on ParaNexus, it’s Charter, Committee for International Paranormal Research and Investigation Standards (CIPRIS), membership benefits’, Newsletter subscriptions, research tools and databases, Investigator credential verification, board member, staffing, org chart and much more, please visit: http://www.paranexus.org
End Notes: (1) – from ParaNexus.org – About Us
Caution to Clients
We urge you to please be cautious of non professional groups, who may charge for services, are out for a thrill, or may hold questionable motives and morals. EOPIC takes great pride in the professional operation and discrete scientific based investigations which we conduct, with all our investigators adhering to our strict code of conduct and protocols
Be cautious of exclusivity clauses (which are not legally binding with regard to access to federal, provincial or municipally owned, operated or leased properties) and ensure you read and fully understand any documents that you sign. If they are unclear, or contain gross errors, have the documentation explained and or corrected so that you do fully understand what you are signing. All documentation should be in the best interest of and for the protection of the client and NOT solely beneficial to any particular group.
Lets face it, despite what some may say, there is no market to corner with regard to paranormal investigations and most groups are willing to share evidence, consult each other on questionable material, are willing to accept professional, skeptical criticism on evidence and will put the client first and foremost. We are here to conduct research into the paranormal, and to educate, not to be so brash and arrogant as to aspire to be the Canadian version of "Ghost Hunters" as seen on the SciFi Channel.
We would also encourage you to verify any groups credentials and to ask if they have undergone a criminal records check conducted by a local law enforcement agency or hold a valid governmental security clearance. Which in itself would have required scrutiny at a higher level.
In addition, prior to permitting any organization into your residence, place of work, or any other location you may be responsible for, request to see valid photo identification and copy or record all pertinent details. Anyone refusing to provide such information doesn't need to be in you home or business outside normal hours of operation.
If a group is conducting themselves or their investigation in such a manner as to make you feel uncomfortable, ask them to stop and or leave the premises. Although everyone holds their own religious beliefs, Paranormal investigations should be scientific, non denominational and non ritualistic. Religious beliefs are to be respected at all times however, you the client should not be force ably subjected to anothers belief system no matter what it's purported relevance to the paranormal may be.
Finally, no respectable paranormal investigative orginization will ever investigate any location without the site owners express written permission. To do so constitutes trespassing at the very least and is contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) and or local Municipal By Laws.
EOPIC.ca is proudly Canadian
who we are
who we are
EOPIC consists of a number of local professionals from all walks of life and belief systems. As a team we provide free assistance and consultation to anyone who may have witnessed or are experiencing paranormal phenomena, sightings of unexplained aerial objects more commonly referred to as UFO’s, or sightings of unusual creatures or animals. Our members backgrounds range from clerical, law enforcement, electrical and structural engineering, psychology, theology, education and financial management to name a few.
Due to our teams various technical and professional backgrounds we are able to assess every aspect of reported phenomena from a scientific standpoint whether it be structural and electrical analysis, historical significance and research or parapsychological factors.
All our members are extremely experienced within the field and are willing to go the extra step in order to ensure all of our client’s questions and concerns are met in a timely fashion and in a discrete and professional manner. In addition, all EOPIC members must adhere to our strict code of conduct and investigation protocols, again, ensuring the satisfaction of our clientele and their families.
what we are not
In order to clarify some common misconceptions, we feel it appropriate to briefly explain what we are not.
We are not, nor do we claim to be experts. Paranormal Investigation is a theoretical science, for one to claim to be an expert, within the definition of the term, in a field with no set standards is unnecessary.
We are not, psychics, clairvoyants, mediums or sensitive's. Although we are not opposed to the use of the aforementioned and hold a great deal of respect for those who possess such gifts, we do not profess to hold such talents.
We will not conduct rituals nor will we ever use ritualistic artefacts in or around your residenceor reported haunted location. As we are a scientific based investigative team, we use only the most up to date scientific equipment to record and catalogue our evidence.
Last but not least, we will not conduct cleansings of your residence or reported haunted location. To do so would be to conduct a form of ritual which is better left to those who are properly trained and more adept at these things. We can and will, however, offer additional resources and contact information for those resources to anyone who so wishes it, with our assurance that we will only recommend resources that we ourselves trust and that have been verified by our team.
Web awards
Special Mentions
: A special THANK YOU goes out to Mr Rob McConnell and X Zone radio, an internationally acclaimed paranormal talk show, for the opportunity to appear on his show 17 Oct 2008. We are looking forward to further interactions with Mr McConnell, X Zone and Talk Star Radio.
Another special THANK YOU goes out to TL Rader, Derek Fage (hosts), Erin Lannan (Producer) and the rest of the Daytime Ottawa staff and volunteers, as well as Rogers TV for providing the opportunity for EOPIC to appear on the show, 27 Oct 08. We look forward to seeing you all again soon, best wishes.
And yet another THANK YOU goes out to Ron Corbett, host of 580 CFRA's Unscripted, for an entertaining evening and the opportunity to be a guest on his show 31 Oct 08. Thanks Ron, I know I had a great time and enjoyed meeting George from Arnprior.
featured articles and announcements
Posted hereunder you will find brief excerpts and the links to the main article on the author's page. All articles and parts thereof are posted and linked with the author's express written permission and are not to be copied or used for any other means. A special thank you goes out to Jamie Hernandez, Penn State PRS, Paranormal Counsellor, for granting permission to post links to these very insightful articles. Thanks Jamie. While reading these articles I encourage you to read some of the other articles that she has written regarding the paranormal.
09.23.2009A History of Ghosts
"A must read for anyone who's ever wondered what happens to us after we pass, or heard a bump in the night and suspected it might be something supernatural." - From the official press release. EOPIC is proud and happy to present the official press release forwarded to us by H.B. Fenn and Company Ltd (thanks Krystle) regarding the upcoming publishing of a new book by accomplished Canadian author Peter Aykroyd, father of Ghostbuster creator Dan Aykroyd and fellow Canadian Co-author Angela Narth. Press release available for viewing by clicking on the heading above.
EOPIC is proud of it's association with ParaNexus, in its research into the human condition and anomalous investigations.
Although EOPIC Director, Dave Desjardins has been associated with ParaNexus for some time, he is honoured to have been accepted to the ParaNexus staff as editor of their weekly newsletter as well as Regional Director of ParaNexus for Ontario. Having gained Certified ParaNexus Field Investigator (CPFI) qualification through the ParaNexus Academy, an accredited certification course with International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) standards he is certain that EOPIC may provide its clients with the professionalism they deserve with any type of anomalous investigation.
This affiliation with ParaNexus is truely a great opportunity for us to grow as a research community as we collaborate with some of the best anomalous research orginizations around the world.
For additional information on ParaNexus, it's courses or to subscribe to the freely distributed ParaNexus Newsletter, please visit http://www.paranexus.org.
