Multicultural Productions - Bridging Cultures

08/30/2026

08/29/2026

ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED!

Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry for our Family & Friends TikTok Challenge Contest! We truly appreciate your time, creativity, and participation.

Only two entries will be selected to advance to the final showdown at Festival Hall on Sunday! Good luck to everyone!



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08/28/2026

🏆✨ Gold Sponsor Spotlight – Matea Pratt ✨🏆

We are proud and grateful to recognize Matea Pratt as a Gold Sponsor of the Multicultural Canada Pageant 2026 & Bridging Cultures Awards!

Your generous support helps Multicultural Productions continue creating meaningful opportunities where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to celebrate culture, diversity, talent, leadership, and community. 🌎❤️

As our event continues to grow each year, the support of sponsors like Matea plays an important role in helping us bring our vision to life and create a memorable celebration for families across Red Deer and Central Alberta.

A heartfelt thank you to Matea Pratt for believing in our mission and generously supporting this year’s event. We truly appreciate having you as part of our multicultural community!

📅 August 30, 2026
📍 Festival Hall, Red Deer, Alberta

Thank you, Matea Pratt, for being a valued Gold Sponsor and helping us celebrate a community united through culture. ✨

08/28/2026

Head of the Judging Panel

Donna C. Purcell,
KC, JD, HBAP, from Red Deer, Alberta.

Donna is the Founder and Chief AI Architect of Donna Purcell QC Law. A Harvard Business Analytics Program graduate and legal-tech advocate, she uses AI and innovation to improve access to justice.

Her honours include Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers, Central Alberta’s Business Leader of the Year, the Champion of Justice Award, and the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

She is also a dedicated philanthropist, co-founder of the Breaking the Mould Foundation, and a regular columnist known as “Lady Justice.”

We are honoured to have Donna serve as the Head of the Judging Panel for the Multicultural Canada Pageant 2026.

08/28/2026

Judge

Sh*tal Chamadia

Originally from India and now based in Alberta, Sh*tal Chamadia is a resilient entrepreneur, single mother, keynote speaker, finance facilitator, business strategist, mindset coach, and consecutive two-time MS Beauty Universe titleholder. She is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and serves as an inspiring voice for women and immigrants. Through her transformative initiative, Survival to Strategy, Sh*tal empowers women to overcome challenges, embrace their authentic strength, and build successful futures with confidence and purpose.

08/28/2026

Judge Alona Hladysh

Alona Hladysh is the Volunteer Coordinator at Care for Newcomers and is originally from Ukraine, where she previously served as a beauty pageant director. She speaks three languages and is passionate about connecting with people from diverse cultures. Outside of her work and community involvement, she enjoys music, hockey, and cooking. Alona is honoured to be part of this pageant and looks forward to celebrating the confidence, beauty, and individuality of every candidate.

08/28/2026

Judge

Alexis Tolentino

She is the Owner and Founder of Alexis, Your Travel Manager Inc., the first Filipino-owned travel agency with more than 40 agents worldwide and recipient of the 2026 Platinum Award for Best Travel Agency. She is a 2026 ACTA Regional Committee Advisor for Alberta and the Prairies and serves as President of Amaretus and UFEA Red Deer. With experience in aviation, business, media, and the performing arts, Alexis continues to inspire and empower entrepreneurs within the community.

08/28/2026

Judge

Pamela Miller
A passionate entrepreneur, author, writer, podcast host, and lifelong advocate for embracing new opportunities.

As a business owner and creative professional, she believes that stepping outside your comfort zone, taking risks, and having the courage to be seen can help you discover who you are meant to become.

Pamela admires individuals who proudly share their voices, celebrate their uniqueness, and remain authentically themselves. She is honoured to join this multicultural celebration and looks forward to witnessing the confidence, courage, talent, and diversity each candidate brings to the stage.

08/28/2026

Judge
Zainab Mohamoud

Zainab Mohamoud is the Founder and Executive Director of the African Caribbean Centre of Central Alberta. She is a dedicated advocate for cultural inclusion, education, youth development, and community empowerment. Her outstanding service has earned her several honours, including the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal and the Mayor’s Community Builder Award.

08/28/2026

Judge
Nina Oliinyk,
Reigning Miss Multicultural Canada 2025!

Nina is a 21-year-old nursing student, certified nutrition coach, and personal trainer at Motion Fitness Timberlands in Red Deer. Ambitious and hardworking, she is passionate about helping others and embraces every opportunity to learn, grow, and inspire.

Despite her busy schedule, Nina continues to volunteer and support her community. During her reign, she served as one of the hosts of the Grace, Power & Purpose International Women’s Day Celebration, presented by Multicultural Productions: Bridging Cultures. She also walked the runway as a model for the Ross Henderson Native Collection.