Which of the following terms describes persons whose names appear on the Indian Register maintained by the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada under the Indian Act and who are registered as Indians for the purpose of special entitlements?
A) Acadians
B) status Indians
C) nonstatus Indians
D) the Métis

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Status Indians are those who meet the criteria for registration as Indians under the Indian Act and are therefore entitled to certain benefits and services. The other options (Acadians, non-status Indians, and the Métis) refer to distinct Indigenous groups with different legal and cultural identities.

Which of the Following Terms Describes Persons Whose Names Appear