Brian was born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan on December 11, 1968.
He was predeceased by his father George Poitras, nephew Michael Elizear Poitras, niece Senheera Miyoskamin Koochicum Poitras.
He is survived by his children Dominique (Matthew), Joshua (Simone), Gordon (Kayla); grandchildren Andre, Arianna, Roxy, Tilly, and Alexis; and his best friend and mother of his children Nicole Ward. He is also survived by okáwiya Marie Alma Poitras,ekwa okáwísa Delma Poitras and siblings Evelyn, Lawrence "Bunna" (Debbie), Michael (Gwenda), Diane (Todd), Angelina (Lester) Favel. Brian is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends.