Melanie Joy Mark (born 1975), also known by her Nisga'a name Hli Haykwhl Ẃii Xsgaak,[2] is a Canadian politician in the province of British Columbia.

Born of Nisga'a, Gitxsan, Cree, and Ojibwe ancestry, Mark was raised in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood.

She credits her aunts and grandparents with helping her get through the death of her younger brother who was killed by a semi trailer while riding a bicycle, her mother's addiction and homelessness, and her father's overdose.

[13] After Jenny Kwan announced she would be resigning as MLA of Vancouver-Mount Pleasant to stand in the 2015 federal election, Melanie Mark entered the nomination contest to be the NDP's candidate for the ensuing by-election.

[6] As Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, Mark oversaw policy changes that made college and university more accessible to more British Columbians.

colleges and universities,[18][19] as well as the elimination of fees for Adult Basic Education and English language learning programs[20] and interest on provincial student loans.