YVR Art Foundation is pleased to announce that Math’ieya Alatini has been elected to the Board of Directors for 2025-2027.
Math’ieya (Ma-THEE-Yah) Alatini Pronounced Math’ieya Alatini, is a dynamic individual known for her energy, action, and integrity. She is deeply-rooted in her heritage as a Southern Tutchone matriarch and member of Kluane First Nation. Her experience with both traditional Indigenous and modern lifestyles provides a strong foundation for all her endeavors.
Math’ieya has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria, which has supported her multifaceted experience that spans sectors from Tourism, Mining, Finance and Non-Profit organizations. Her tenure with the Federal Department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) in British Columbia solidified her proficiency in infrastructure, green energy projects and Treaty Relations cementing her reputation as a skilled relationship builder. As the former Chief of Kluane First Nation, she worked with two Councils to develop and implement a vision of energy self-sufficiency and economic resilience through strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts. Currently she is the Chief Strategist of her Company GSD Strategies Inc, which has honed her ability to navigate complex, multi-partnered initiatives and deliver tangible results, a testament to her reputation as a leader who can “get things done in a good way.” Today her adept leadership and no-nonsense approach to producing results are now channeled towards uniting communities and stakeholders to build a stronger, healthier Yukon through her position as CEO for One Yukon Coalition. One Yukon’s mission is advanced by initiatives like the Wastewater Monitoring Program and Community Based Testing, that are designed to foster emergency readiness and health awareness across Yukon communities. These game-changing strategies will empower communities and ensure a sustainable future for the Yukon territory.
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