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Miss Universe Canada pageant costumes sparked a cultural appropriation controversy highlighted by former winner Ashley Callingbull.

The Miss Universe Canada pageant has attracted significant attention due to controversies surrounding costumes worn by contestants. Ashley Callingbull, the first Indigenous woman to win Miss Universe Canada, publicly criticized some costumes for cultural appropriation during the event, expressing strong disapproval. This controversy has sparked broader discussions about cultural sensitivity and representation in beauty pageants, drawing much media coverage and public interest in Canada.