- Born
- Died
- Cris Derksen, a Juno-nominated Indigenous cellist and composer, is internationally renowned for her genre-defying music that bridges the traditional and contemporary. Derksen is a diverse composer working within many fields including classical, theatre, dance, fashion, immersive experiences and film and tv. Her film compositions are mostly within the documentary field. Recent composition credits include National Geographic: Pristine Seas, Hudson Bay. AKI a TIFF selection documentary.
- IMDb mini biography by: Cris Derksen
- SpouseRebecca Benson(? - May 15, 2026) (her death)
- ParentsBernard (Bernie) MeneenLisa Derksen
- Gender / Gender identityNon-binary
- Pronounsshe/they
- Sexual orientationQueer
- Race / EthnicityIndigenous, Native American / Alaska Native
- Raised by a Cree father and Mennonite mother.
- Died driving home after attending the funeral of their father Bernie Meneen in Northern Alberta. Their wife Rebecca Benson is reportedly in critical condition in hospital.
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