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Namaygoosisagagun First Nation

Coordinates: 50°17′41″N 89°26′59″W / 50.29472°N 89.44972°W / 50.29472; -89.44972
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Namaygoosisagagun First Nation is a non-status Ojibwa First Nation near Onamakawash Lake, on the northshore of Collins Lake, northwest of Lake Nipigon; the First Nation is applying for official band status and reserve lands through the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. The name "Namaygoosisagagun" comes from Namegosi-zaaga'igan, meaning "Trout Lake," which is the Aboriginal name for Collins Lake. Though Namaygoosisagagun First Nation have about 140 people registered, only about 30 people live in Collins Lake. Collins Lake may be accessed either by Via Rail's The Canadian or by airplane.

Current services at Collins station[1]
Preceding station Via Rail Following station
Allanwater Bridge
toward Vancouver
The Canadian Armstrong
toward Toronto
Former services
Preceding station Canadian National Railway Following station
Ogaki
toward Vancouver
Main Line Pascopee
toward Montreal

References

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  1. ^ "Collins train station | VIA Rail". Via Rail. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
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50°17′41″N 89°26′59″W / 50.29472°N 89.44972°W / 50.29472; -89.44972