Kluane Adamek, Aagé (she/her) is a citizen of Kluane First Nation and honours the Matriarchs who welcomed her into the Dakl’aweidi (Killer Whale) Clan. Based in Whitehorse, Yukon, her work is grounded in strong governance, relationship building, and long-term systems thinking. Guided by the teachings of her grandparents, to stay grounded, be consistent, and never compromise integrity, she brings humility, rigor, and accountability to her leadership.

Kluane served as the Assembly of First Nations Yukon Regional Chief from 2018 to 2025, where she advanced a national First Nations climate strategy and brought northern and Indigenous perspectives to national and international policy discussions. She currently serves on the Indigenous Advisory Council to the Major Projects Office, and as a Trustee of the Kluane First Nation Trust. Across her work, Kluane focuses on inclusive decision making, durable partnerships, and governance approaches that support long-term economic and community outcomes.