The Eagle Village First Nation gas station project was launched in 2002 during a general assembly of the band membership. On this occasion, 70% of the community members confirmed to the Band Council that they wanted to go ahead with this long-awaited project.

In order to improve the living conditions of its members, the Band Council decided to go ahead with this venture which reached its conclusion today with the official opening of Migizy Gas. The benefits derived from this venture will be reinjected in the community and will enable the achievement of other economic development projects.

Located within the Eagle Village community, Migizy Gas will offer several services to its customers, including: oil products, convenience store, restaurant and dining area, sporting goods, mini hardware, forestry products and local Aboriginal handicrafts. The gas station will be open 7 days a week, from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Covering a surface of 1 785 sq. ft., Migizy Gas is located in a log house with a roof design in the shape of a teepee, an Aboriginal traditional home.

This business will create 13 jobs for the members of the Eagle Village First Nation. The various positions offered include a manager, four clerks, four cashiers and four pump tenders. Furthermore, it is estimated that the project will create economic benefits amounting to $1.15 million over a five-year period.

The gas station will operate independently, it will however be bound by the terms of an agreement with the Crevier group for oil products supply. This agreement will enable the business to have access to the group's expertise, know-how and operational training for employees, in case of need.

The gas station is strategically located so as to ensure easy access to customers from the community as well as local customers and tourists, who are present in the region all year round.

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