Norman is a member of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations.  On his grandfather’s side, he comes from the ‘Nakwaxda’xw Tamtamłal’s ‘Nami’ma (“The Earth Shakers”).  Norman is a hereditary Chief and the current Chairman of the Board of Directors for the K’awat’si Economic Development LP (KEDC).  He joined the Board of Directors in 2019. 

With over thirteen years of teaching experience, Norman continues to grow his knowledge in the field of Indigenous Economic Development and believes in the vision of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation.