Treaty One First Nations leaders say the new gas bar at the Naawi-Oodena development will lead to "a brighter economic future for our people," creating jobs and business opportunities at the former Kapyong Barracks site in Winnipeg.

On Monday, Treaty One Development Corp. held a soft opening event for the Oodena Gas & Convenience filling station. It is set to open to the public on June 30, operating every day for 24 hours a day. 

"It's a symbol of hope. It's a symbol of progress. It's a symbol of…