Poitras is a surname. It may refer to: Anique Poitras (1961–2016), Canadian writer Audrey Poitras (born 1950), president of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Canada Diane Poitras (born 1951), Canadian video and film artist George Poitras (1937–2005), chief of the Peepeekisis Cree Nation, Canada Gilles Poitras, Canadian-born author of books relating to anime and manga Jacques Poitras (born 1967 or 1968), Canadian journalist and writer Jane Ash Poitras (born 1951), Canadian artist and printmaker Jane Cowell-Poitras (born 1953), Canadian politician Jean-Guy Poitras, Canadian badminton referee Laura Poitras (born 1964), American director and producer of documentary films Lawrence Poitras, Canadian judge Marie-Hélène Poitras (born 1975), Canadian writer Matthew Poitras (born 2004), Canadian professional ice-hockey player for the Boston Bruins Pierre Poitras (1810–1889), Canadian politician Serge Poitras (born 1949), Canadian Roman Catholic bishop Stacy Poitras American chainsaw carving sculptor Tina Poitras (born 1970), Canadian race walker Tom Poitras, American soccer coach Yvon Poitras (born 1948), Canadian businessman, politician and lobbyist