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. Family grounds her work and values; she and her husband, Scott, live in Whitehorse, Yukon with their daughter, Tayāna Copper-Jane, and hold close their wider family.



The teachings of her grandparents, to stay grounded, be consistent, and never compromise integrity, have shaped her ability to walk in what her Grandmother called “both worlds.” These teachings remain the foundation of how she shows up: with humility, courage, and a deep sense of responsibility to future generations.



Kluane’s work centres on bringing people together and creating space for voices too often left out. As the Assembly of First Nations Yukon Regional Chief from 2018–2025, she helped lead the advancement of a national First Nations climate strategy and represented northern and Indigenous perspectives in key national and international policy discussions.



In all of her work, Kluane brings forward perspectives rooted in her values, lived experience, and the realities of northern and Indigenous peoples. Whether serving on the Indigenous Advisory Council to the Major Projects Office or as a Trustee for the Kluane First Nation Trust, she works to make complex systems more accessible, inclusive, and responsive. She is deeply committed to creating space for women, young people, and the next generation to shape decisions that will impact them most — always grounding her leadership in values, relationships, and responsibility.