The Chief of Poplar Hill First Nation has passed away.
Band council member Eli Moose broke the news Sunday morning that Chief Jacob Strang passed away suddenly Saturday night.
Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa says the news is tragic, and that he will never forget his work and kindness.
Kenora MP Eric Melillo says that his thoughts are with the people of the community.
Poplar Hill is a remote community located about 120-kilometres north of Red Lake near the Ontario/Manitoba boundary.
It’s only accessible by air or winter road.
