Native Canadians living on reservations are considered to be _ of the Crown.
A) wards
B) friends
C) children
D) relatives
E) beneficiaries

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The term "wards of the Crown" is used to describe Native Canadians who live on reservations because they are seen as being under the protection of the government, which is the legal guardian or trustee of their affairs. This term reflects the history of government control over Indigenous peoples and their lands, and serves to establish a legal relationship between Native Canadians and the state.

Native Canadians Living on Reservations Are Considered to Be _