Young, talented and craving a trip to China?

Karen Dunphy has a great opportunity for two Nunavut teens who possess some knowledge of Inuit culture and are skilled at throat singing, drum dancing and games.

Dunphy, a participant in Canada World Youth, hopes to locate two teens with these attributes and take them to China with her in November to demonstrate their skills.

Dunphy went to China with Canada World Youth in 2004-05 and taught English to government workers. While she was there she had the opportunity to give a presentation about the land, culture and the economic growth of Nunavut to the president of China and former Prime Minister Paul Martin.

In August, Dunphy was invited to return to China by Siciep, a Chinese youth organization similar to Canada World Youth, and come to Beijing to talk about Nunavut.

She has been asked to bring two youth with her to help her demonstrate Inuit games, throat singing, drum dancing and other aspects of Inuit culture. The event will also include representatives from Sweden, Russia and China.

“It’s great for anyone who wants to learn a new culture, meet new people and see something different from Iqaluit,” said Dunphy. “And the food is great.”

Dunphy is seeking two youth between the ages of 13 and 17 who have a passport and no criminal record to accompany her from Nov. 9 to Nov. 27. For more information contact Karen Dunphy in Iqaluit at 979-0669.