Namaygoosisagagun First Nation

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.

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In Anishinabek News

• August 2013: Two young women from this community traveled by train and car from Armstrong, Ontario to attend a youth engagement event in 2013. The community has a small on-reserve population of 40 people and is getting a four-plex for its Elders. Students from this community often board with strangers in Thunder Bay to attend high school.
• January 2016: The community is remote and lacks year-round road access, relying on Via Rail, float planes, or snowmobiles for transportation. In early 2016, warm weather delayed the construction of the community's winter road, which is used by snow machines to haul fuel and supplies. The community is affiliated with the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and has approximately 40 residents living on its reserve.
• March 2016: As of March 2016, the community lacks a nursing station and only receives funding for medical transportation staff. Emergency medical evacuations from the community to Thunder Bay by helicopter take at least 45 minutes each way, depending on weather conditions. The community is supported by the Anishinabek Nation in its efforts to secure equitable health care services.
• September 2016: Nolen Paavola is a member of this First Nation.
• August 2019: The community is located within the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 area and has limited transportation access. Residents have lacked access to potable water from Collins Lake for 40 years and previously paid out of pocket for water delivery. In June 2019, the community received water filtration technology through a partnership with Sawyer Products and the Dreamcatcher Fund.
• July 2020: Namaygoosisagagun First Nation is the home community of dancer Aungelle Wabigwan.
• November 2022: The community was represented by Natalie Paavola during health transformation working group discussions in October 2022.
• May 2023: The community is the home of Aungelle Wabigwan, who performed at the fifth annual Dare to Dream Day.
• September 2025: The community hosted a visit from the Anishinabek Nation Executive Director and Regional Chief in August 2025.
• July 2026: A fast-moving wildfire caused extensive destruction to homes and community buildings in Namaygoosisagagun First Nation in July 2026. Residents of the community were forced to perform an emergency evacuation without the assistance of emergency services during the fire. The Anishinabek Nation pledged to provide resources, including accommodation coordination and government liaison, to support the community's recovery.
• August 2026: During the Evening of Excellence, attendees were encouraged to make donations to support this community.
• September 2026: The community suffered a devastating wildfire during the summer of 2026 that resulted in the loss of property. The Anishinabek Nation and the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity coordinated relief and rebuilding efforts for the community.
• October 2026: The community suffered significant devastation due to forest fires during the summer of 2026.