Darla Ponace

Darla Ponace is a Saulteaux woman from Zagime Anishinabek First Nations. She started as an associate producer in the Indigenous Pathways program at CBC. She is currently working with CBC Saskatchewan as a reporter. You can email her at [email protected] with story ideas.

Latest from Darla Ponace

Bush survival skills, cellphone come in handy for Sask. First Nations man lost at northern lake

The family of a man from northern Saskatchewan who got lost in a snowstorm is happy to have him home safe.

Sask. man describes 'terrifying' evacuation from California wildfire

When word came to Samuel Tipewan to evacuate from Hollywood, Calif., due to wildfire last week, the Saskatchewan First Nation man says he couldn’t believe it.
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Newcomers to Sask. can struggle to find jobs in their career paths, but there are resources to help

According to a recent Pollara survey commissioned by CBC, 54 per cent of surveyed immigrants said it was difficult finding a job in their field. But there are programs in Saskatchewan that can help.

'She Runs At Night' group has goal to make nighttime running safer for women in Regina

Saskatchewan winters, with their short days and long nights, can make going for an evening run a dark prospect. A running club in Regina, called She Runs at Night, has the goal to make outdoor running a more welcoming idea for women, even in the winter.

Saskatoon chef heading to the Canadian Culinary Championship in Ottawa

Chef Taszia Thakur from Saskatoon's Calories Restaurant and Pique Café is heading to Ottawa at the end of January to compete in the Canadian Culinary Championship.

Woman originally from Sask. loses home in California wildfires

Several California communities, including Pacific Palisades, have been evacuated due to raging wildfires. A woman from Saskatchewan who lives there now has recently lost her home and all her belongings.

Regina dodgeball teams gearing up for 1st ever World Youth Open tournament

A youth dodgeball team that started out recreationally is now going to represent Canada in the World Youth Open Championship next month.

Regina class gets people with Parkinson's out of the house — and back on the dance floor

A Regina dance class tailored for people living with Parkinson's disease has kicked off. The class enhances cognition, mobility, co-ordination and balance. It also helps foster community.

New support hub at YWCA Regina was designed by youth for youth

The new HOMEBASE hub at the YWCA building in Regina is a place for youth 12 to 25 to access mental heath resources, cultural supports and primary health care needs.

Fire destroys village grocery store in east-central Saskatchewan

The village of Pelly, Sask., suffered a major blow when the local grocery store caught fire in the early morning hours of Dec. 31.