Kluane Adamek, Aagé, (she/her)  is a proud northerner, citizen of Kluane First Nation, and mother to her daughter, Tayāna Copper-Jane. She honours and acknowledges the Matriarchs who have welcomed her into the Dakl’aweidi (Killer whale) Clan. Her Grandmother, the late Agnes Johnson, Ch’aalį umą̀, always reminded her that her post-secondary education, lived experiences and ancestry, have given her the ability to analyze the world around her from several different perspectives.  

Kluane is a First Nation woman with mixed ancestry. Having lived in both northern and southern parts of the country, her experiences have given her the ability to analyze the world around her from several converging perspectives. She served as the Yukon Regional Chief from 2018-2025 and is functionally bilingual in English and French, an asset to advance intergovernmental relations with Federal Officials. She has served on various national and regional boards and committees and most recently a Trustee for the Kluane Däna Trust. Professionally, her experience includes the public, private and NGO sectors including the Assembly of First Nations – Office of National Chief Atleo. She is a graduate of both a Bachelor of Arts. B.A, 2009, and Master of Business Administration. MBA., 2019. Most recently she obtained a Certificate in Indigenous Governance , University of Arizona, alongside completing the Institute of Corporate Directors Canada Designation. (ICD). 

In 2020 she received a ‘ Top 25 Canadian Women of Influence’ award in recognition of her contributions and achievements. She has always been passionate about supporting the next generation and led the founding of ‘Our Voices’ – Northern Indigenous Emerging Leaders Collective. Leading from her values is incredibly important to her, and she is described as energetic, passionate, strategic, diplomatic, respectful and a strong relationships builder. She enjoys making connections through conversation and recently launched a new podcast ‘Coffee with Kluane’ available on Spotify, created with CHON FM.  

Kluane continues to press for change in the ways that women, young people, and the next generation are included in decision-making forums, and she is committed to advancing solutions while approaching leadership from a true place of values.