By Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Wren Building relationships and culturally grounded care is just as important as the clinical side of the profession for Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc midwife Sage Thomas. While she’s willing to provide care for people from all walks of life, Thomas says the importance of health equity for Indigenous families and those who have immigrated to the southern interior of B.C. remains a top priority for her as a midwife. “I’m prioritizing Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) and immigrant families,” Thomas said, while acknowledging that when Indigenous families seek reproductive care, the experience can carry generations of history with it. Thomas is currently the only registered Indigenous midwife working in their own community in B.C. and one of 12 local midwives providing primary care…
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