The Ukrainian National Home Association is the oldest secular Ukrainian organization currently in existence in Winnipeg. In Ukrainian the phrase "national home" translates as "narodnyy dim" and the narodnyy dim concept was brought to Canada by the pioneering Ukrainian immigrants. Narodni domy were established throughout western Ukraine in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to serve as vehicles of enlightenment for the Ukrainian populace, which under the yoke of foreign bondage, suffered from an extremely high illiteracy rate. It was under the auspices of the narodni domy that enlightenment did indeed begin to flourish as not only did literacy rates rise due to the tutelage provided there, but socio-cultural activities, choirs, dramatic circles and so on, sprung up around them.

Hoosli is proud to make the Ukrainian National Home Association its regular meeting place - its "home".

Zoloti Struny - the bandura ensemble Golden Strings - is a group of accomplished bandura musicians, dedicated to the playing of Ukraine's national instrument. Their repertoire ranges from traditional Ukrainian folk songs to classical music and modern melodies. It is the ambition of the ensemble to carry on the tradition of the bandura and share this important aspect of Ukrainian music with the world.

Hoolsi is pleased to have collaborated with Zoloti Struny on two previous albums, their 30^th and 35^th Anniversary performances, as well as other various venues.

Rooted in the colour, beauty, emotion and spirit of the rich and diverse Ukrainian heritage, Troyanda is a vivid and lively interpretation of its roots. It is the meeting of spirited dance, elaborate costumes and traditional Ukrainian music. Grounded in a history of twenty-five years of interpreting the rich Ukrainian culture through dance, Troyanda - like the "bed of roses" its name means in Ukrainian - has truly blossomed.

Hoosli has recently employed the talent of this "younger" (but experienced) dance ensemble in their concerts, and Troyanda has done likewise. Successful shows have brought the groups closer, most recently including Hoosli participating in Troyanda's 25th Anniversary show in February 2005.

Rusalka: mystical, graceful and beautiful. The ensemble has a unique and vibrant style of entertainment and dance, and their repertoire is brimming with dances representing a diverse range of regions, styles and moods.
Hoosli and Rusalka have a long shared history of performances, and even shared performers - as knees began to creak, some members of the early years of Rusalka traded in their dance boots and continued to pour out their passion for all things Ukrainian in song.

Their most recent collaborations involved Rusalka dancing to live singing, at Hoosli's 35^th Anniversary Cabaret; and Hoosli performing at Rusalka's world premier of The Legend of The Rusalka.

Long Live the Ukrainian Song! Accordian, keyboard, guitar, bass guitar, drums, precussion, fiddle and vocals - Terry (Taras) Kraynyk, Terry McGurk(sky), Nathan Mandziuk and Greg (Hrytz) Udod have helped to preserve the Ukrainian song in a very unique way for Ukrainians in North America. Their three recordings have been instrumental in teaching our young people the beauty of many Ukrainian classic melodies.