Barbara Kyser-Collier Explained

Barbara Kyser-Collier (Quapaw Nation) is a businesswoman and tribal administrator. Born in Oklahoma into the Beaver Clan, she has had a career in Quapaw Nation tribal government.

She first worked at the Seneca Indian School in 1968. Kyser-Collier started working for the Quapaw Nation in 1974. She advanced from a position as secretary/bookkeeper, to comptroller, and, eventually, tribal administrator. Kyser-Collier has been involved in the development of gaming casinos by the Quapaw Nation.

In addition, she has served as secretary of the National Tribal Gaming Commissioners/Regulators, and she was the charter chairperson for the Oklahoma Tribal Gaming Regulators Association. "Working with Lloyd Buffalo and Walter King, she developed ideas for the Quapaw tribal flag; she drew the original design of the flag on cardboard."[1] She is currently the Chair of the Quapaw Cultural Committee, and also serves on the Ogahpah Wisdom Keepers.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. http://nativetimes.com/life/people/6228-aarp-honors-indian-elders8 "AARP honors Indian Elders."
  2. Web site: Quapaw Nation Cultural Committee . November 26, 2024 . Quapaw Nation Official Website.
  3. Web site: Ogahpah Wisdom Keepers elected members . November 26, 2024 . Quapaw Nation Official Website.