as well as young professionals to find mentors in desired proefessions. Those individuals that are interested in joining this initiative will be matched with mentors from the Canadian Jewish community who will assist them in successfully pursuing their respective professions. If you missed the event please email Canadian Somali Congress to register for the internship event. Canadian Somali Congress National President Ahmed Hussen talks about Alberta's failure to fully integrate young Canadian Somalis Ahmed Hussen spoke about the fact that the vast majority of Somalis in Canada have either been born in this country or have lived here for decades and as such, cannot be accurately classified as immigrants or newcomers. Due to this fact, the Canadian Somali community does not need more immigrant settlement services. What is desperately needed is for policy makers to shift their perception of this community and see them as Canadian citizens with rights and responsibilities. Click here to watch December 9th, 2009 Canadian Somali Congress press conference with Alberta media on the issue of the death of 27 young Somali men since 2005 There has been a recent increase in the amount of homicide of young Somali Men. Ahmed Hussen discusses the reasons why these problems are president in Alberta. Click here to listen November 28th, 2009 CSC comments on the Amanda Lindhout case and the possible disappearance of Canadian Somali youth Canadian Somali Congress comments on the Amanda Lindhout case, the possible disappearance of Canadian Somali youth,  and the general state of affairs