Indigenous musicians remember Cris Derksen’s kindness, authenticity and courage
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Indigenous musicians remember Cris Derksen’s kindness, authenticity and courage
Alice Twa
Saturday May 30, 2026 at 6:00am MT
A photo of Cris Derksen, left, and Leela Gilday posted to Gilday's Facebook page
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Tributes to the late Cris Derksen, a Cree two-spirit cellist and composer from northern Alberta who passed away in a car accident on May 15, have poured in, honouring their achievements and the impact she left on the world.
“I found her to be such a good, kind and generous friend,” said NWT musician Leela Gilday, who said she met Derksen in Vancouver more than 20 years ago.
“It was a…
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