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Meiji University returns Indigenous remains kept on campus to Alaska
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· October 4, 2026
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Key points The university announced the return on September 30. Meiji University has returned Indigenous human remains that were kept on campus.
Meiji University has returned Indigenous human remains that were kept on campus. The remains were originally taken from two locations in Alaska. The university announced the return on September 30.
Further details about the return of the remains are available from the university's announcement. The return of the Indigenous remains is a significant development, and more information can be found in the original statement.
The university's decision to return the remains is noted, although specific circumstances surrounding the return are not provided here. For a full understanding, it is best to consult the original announcement made by Meiji University.
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Published: October 4, 2026 ·
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