The inspiring Brian Cherwick of The Kubasonics gives a glimpse into his musical knowledge and shares about his time learning from music masters in Ukraine.
Read MoreDarian Picklyk shares his story on how he made his way from the Ukrainian dance studio to the world stage of volleyball — the former University of Winnipeg player now plays for the Canadian national men’s volleyball team. He offer lots of training and mindset insight that you can apply to Ukrainian dance, to volleyball, and to any sport!
Read MoreGerdan Theatre from Chernivtsi toured Canada to showcase Ukrainian culture and traditions and raise money for war efforts. We sat down with Gerdan members Yulia and Anton to hear what this tour means to them.
Read MoreAndriy Michalchyshyn from Zrada joined us to talk about the Winnipeg-based band’s latest release, The Old Ways.
Read MoreThe National Ballet of Ukraine brought their show Nadiya (Hope) to Canada to kick off 2024. In this episode, we talk with David Meffe from Humanite Peace Collective about the importance of this tour and how it’s fundraising for aid in Ukraine.
Read MoreHow can you incorporate Ukrainian wedding traditions into your wedding in a modern way? Vsi co-host recently got married in a beautiful Ukrainian-inspired wedding and wants to share all about it with you!
Read MoreWe talked with dancers Odessa Bahri from Volya and Natalya Shevchuk from PFE to learn about Dusha Narodu — The Spirit of a Nation, the joint show the ensembles are putting on in September.
Read MoreWe love Ukraine. So do many others. This episode shares a few love letters dedicated to Ukraine, a beautiful country that has shaped the lives of so many.
Read MoreHannah and Kaitlin learned — and practised — many superstitions in Ukraine, and they became some pretty lucky folks. And now, they're sharing these lessons of luck with you!
Read MoreHannah Picklyk talks with author (and Vsi co-host) Kaitlin Vitt about her book, which is raising money for aid in Ukraine.
Read MoreLes Sereda and Caitlin Kaminsky share what it's like to be a part of Canada’s Ukrainian Shumka Dancers and what the company's tour means to them.
Read MoreAmong many standing up for Ukraine, plenty of creatives have been sharing their heart, sharing news, and sharing their support for Ukraine. One of these artists is Maarit Tymchyshyn, a Ukrainian-Canadian artist working in Winnipeg.
Read MoreHow can you help Ukraine? We talk with Vince Rees of Cobblestone Freeway and Zoya Kostetsky of Prairie Clay to hear about their fundraising efforts. Plus, we share ways to support Ukraine if you aren’t able to donate money right now.
Read MoreLearn what inspired Danylo Centore to create WikiSpiv, a collaborative living songbook website that documents the history of Ukrainian folk songs.
Read MoreAlina Kuzma’s connection to the bandura started way before her birth — the instrument was even part of her family’s immigration story. At the end of the episode, hear a special performance by Alina!
Read MoreGet to know — like, really get to know — the hosts of Vsi, Hannah Picklyk and Kaitlin Vitt!
Read MoreLana Nicole Niland, a Canadian living in Ukraine and a former Virsky dancer, is a business owner, choreographer, magazine editor, and a whole lot of other things. Prepare to be inspired to nurture and follow your dreams!
Read MoreMeditation is a way to tend to your nervous system and just be. Learn about the benefits of mindfulness meditation, and hear a full-length practice led by meditation guide Sam Squire.
Read MoreSymbolism in Ukrainian culture is everywhere, featured on the clothes we wear, the decorations in our homes, and even the tattoos on our bodies — for some of us, at least!
Read MoreIn this episode, we share how our character shoes — and how our own characters — evolved during the year we spent dancing in Ukraine, training with the country’s top folk ensembles.
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