Two Miss Universe Canada contestants are facing backlash for wearing Indigenous-inspired outfits during the pageant. Jasleen Kaily and Karisa Haverkamp were criticised by former Miss Universe Canada winner Ashley Callingbull for cultural appropriation.
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“I acknowledge and recognise that my outfit for the national costume caused hurt and offence to people in the indigenous community,” Haverkamp wrote in an Instagram post. “I appreciate what I have learned from this experience.”
