Brittney Gavin

Cold Dip is about Jessica Wiebe, an interdisciplinary artist with a fascinating daily self-care practice, cold water dipping throughout Nova Scotia. While the visuals of Jessica's cold dips are stunning, the story that led her to the ice is even more remarkable.

When a quirky newcomer moves in, the eldest of three sisters, Evelyn, becomes convinced he’s a witch. Her middle sister dismisses it, the youngest falls for him, and Evelyn descends into a string of increasingly absurd attempts to prove her theory, ending with one final test.

Exhausted and unravelling, Olivia insists she's fine, until terrifying paralysis traps her between waking and dreaming. Haunted by twisted voices and fractured memories, she must confront whether the threat is supernatural or the breaking point of her own mind.

A traditional Maritime image: three generations of P.E.I. women wash dishes after holiday dinners. Their after-dinner conversations become revealing when one of their own begins his transition.

What began as a small meet-up for Black golfers in 1974 has grown into a powerful symbol of social justice and community pride. This annual homecoming not only celebrates African Nova Scotian heritage but also uplifts it while paving the way for future generations.