The Birds Shall Return: The Spirit of Sumud and Return

In her poem titled The Deluge and the Tree (الطوفان والشجرة), Fadwa Tuqan wrote:

When the Tree rises up
the branches shall flourish green and fresh in the sun, 
the laughter of the Tree shall leaf
beneath the sun
and birds shall return
Undoubtedly, the birds shall return.

In support of our people's steadfastness in Gaza, and as part of our international fundraiser ‘The People Stand with Gaza’, we are announcing a two-day art fundraiser titled ‘The Birds Shall Return: The Spirit of Sumud & Return’ on November 21st and 22nd at Atelier Next Door.

Our people in Palestine continue to remain steadfast in the midst of ongoing Zionist aggression. Our role is to support our people's sumud; honour our people's martyrdom; and uplift our righteous cause. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards our $1,000,000 goal to provide essential services including shelter, food, clean water, medical and psychological aid, and children’s programming for our people in Gaza. 

This fundraiser in collaboration with the Canadian Palestinian Foundation of Quebec (CPFQ) and is a call on us to assume our responsibility to tangibly support our people’s steadfastness on the land. Financial support is a political act that ensures our people’s needs are met so that they are able to remain on the land steadfast and resilient in the face of this genocide and displacement.

ARTIST CALLOUT: We welcome all art submissions of a variety mediums that fall within our theme, ‘The Birds Shall Return; The Spirit of Sumud & Return’. The link to submit art is in our bio and the deadline is November 17, 2024 at 5 PM. All art selected will be auctioned or sold, and all proceeds will go towards the fundraiser. 

Two Day admission: $15 
One Day Admission: $10 

📅November 21st and Nov 22nd 
🔗Artist sign-up is in our bio
📍Atelier Next Door (1357 Dundas St W.)