Saddle Lake Cree Nation disclosed in a news conference the investigation of unmarked graves near the Blue Quills residential school site. Saddle Lake Council member Jason Whistkeyjack noted that human remains had been discovered in 2004 when graves were being dug in the community cemetery, located near the residential school. Unmarked graves have subsequently been discovered and in 2021, the Acimowin Opasipw Society was formed to investigate them. Saddle Lake Cree Nation is requesting community assistance to identify the missing children and federal funding for ground penetrating radar and mental health services.