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Poplar River First Nation


Poplar River First Nation (or Azaadiwi-ziibi Nitam-Anishinaabe in the Anishinaabe language) is an Ojibwa First Nation in Manitoba, Canada. Poplar River First Nation is named after the Poplar River, which is the main river on which it resides.

This community is often simply referred to as Poplar River, and at times is affectionately referred to as "Popular River". In addition, it is sometimes also mistakenly referred to as "Popular River".

Its landbase is the Poplar River 16 First Nation Reserve, located approximately on the east side of Lake Winnipeg at the mouth of the Poplar River. Geographically, it is located at 52°59′46″N 97°16′59″W / 52.99611°N 97.28306°W / 52.99611; -97.28306Coordinates: 52°59′46″N 97°16′59″W / 52.99611°N 97.28306°W / 52.99611; -97.28306. The largest city nearest this community is Winnipeg located approximately 400 kilometres (250 mi) to the south.


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