Kristy Assu has gained experience in the Indigenous film and television industry, specializing in the areas of Project Management, Program development, Producing and Production Financing. She has worked as an independent Producer for APTN and has produced several documentary series covering issues ranging from access to clean drinking water in our communities to celebrating Indigenous Arts, Culture and language. She is an advocate for Indigenous rights and equality and is dedicated to ensuring the representation and inclusion of Indigenous people both on and off screen.

In her previous role at Telus Storyhive and Originals, she led her team to pursue education on cultural safety in the workplace and is also a Chloe Award recipient for Community Champion, which recognizes her efforts in putting Indigenous communities first throughout all her work. Her most notable work includes her roles as Line Producer and Production supervisor on the first ever Haida Language film, SG̲aawaay Ḵ’uuna Edge of the Knife that has been seen on screens across the globe.

Kristy is Haida and Ligwildaʼ x̱ w from the We Wai Kai community of Quinsam on Northern Vancouver Island where she continues her efforts to retain and uphold her Indigenous language and culture.