‘Waats’asdiyei Joe Yates is the owner of Alaskan Films, LLC. He is a Haida from Craig, Alaska. The latest film, ‘Waats’asdiyei, ‘ Produced, Directed, and Written, ‘Indigenous Resistance: Now and Then,’ has been accepted in over 20 film festivals, winning six awards and one nomination.
‘Waats’asdiyei is a two-time Emmy-nominated Writer for the PBS Kids’ show Molly of Denali. He is also an Associate Field Producer and Story Work Producer for National Geographic, Life Below Zero: First Alaskans.
’Waats’asdiyei is passionate about his culture, and his primary tool to keep his culture alive is through film. He understands the importance of keeping cultures alive as he helps other Indigenous tribes.
