Name: April Lee Anne Wright (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Unit Clerk
Length of Service: 11.5 years
Worksite: West Chilcotin Health Centre
Community: Tatla Lake
Ancestral Territory: Tŝilh qo t’in
Favourite Quote / Advice to Live By: “We need to remember life doesn't need to be so complex. Stop, be present and find the joy in simply being able to walk in the splendor around us.” —April
April Wright, a unit clerk at West Chilcotin Health Centre, loves being part of her small remote community. When she’s not in the clinic helping and caring for her fellow community members, she’s getting her hands dirty in her garden or exploring the forest with her dogs.
“There is something so simple and soothing about being in the garden helping things grow, or walking in the forest in the winter with my dogs admiring the wonderful things nature has given us. It sets the world right for me.”
April enjoys helping people, advocating for their needs, and being available during difficult times in their lives. She can offer them comfort and human connection in a community where services and access can be limited.
“Living and working in a small remote town gives me a larger sense of purpose since the patients we're caring for aren't just patients: they’re friends, neighbours and people we love and spend time with. We are fortunate enough that we get to share their joys with them, and we are blessed to be able to offer them empathy and comfort on some of the most difficult days of their lives.”
Growing up as a child of an RCMP officer, April was exposed to the reality and honesty of the world from a young age. At 15, she was already doing first responder work with the registered nurses in her community.
After obtaining first aid certifications, April took a job with RCMP Victim Services. She went on to work for a provincial non-profit organization and helped bridge the digital divide in remote First Nations communities. In her role, she also focused on film and song recordings to carry on traditional stories.
