I first met Mark in the Print Studios at NSCAD. I was greeted with his familiar smile and welcoming nature and desire to learn. I was very happy to see his work selected for the Presidents Prize by the Sculpture Area last spring and his selection was a clearly a recognition of hard work and the contribution he made to his classmates, and his dedication to making work that addressed his Indigenous heritage. 

It is clear by his obituary that he was a tremendous person who gave all he could, was loved and showed his love.

His NSCAD family will miss him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. 

Mark 

Our deepest condolences to the loved ones, family and friends of Mark. He was a humble being of strength, integrity and kindness. I will always remember your smile and willingness to always lend a hand, your dedication to the nation and most of all your friendship. 

It is with a heavy heart, rest easy my friend and ride high!!!  xo



Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. May he Rest In Peace.

I just wanted to put Connie's picture in there, Mark's mom. God Bless.

I will always hold dear to my heart the personal tour Mark gave me in his amazing studio...so much talent and passion.  But I believe his true passion was the love he felt for his partner Vicky and his grandson Pasmay...always talking about Pasmay.  Rest now Mark...welugwen!

Another angel gone home.  God Bless you Mark.  You were always there when someone needed a hug.  Your kind heart and your smile will never be forgotten.  Rest easy my friend.

Thank you Mark for your service and dedication in fighting for our freedom and enhancing our culture in your art work.  Rest in peace, Nitap !! 

I met Mark when he first arrived to study art at NSCAD. He was not a student in any of my classes, but we would often talk about art when we saw each other in the hallways of the school, and he would tell me about the projects he was working on. I would visit his studio from time to time, and was so impressed with how hard he worked, and how much he was learning at each step of the way. I love the colour, vitality and spirit that Mark incorporated into his art; I think it is a good reflection of him. He will be missed very much at NSCAD. Sending condolences and warm thoughts to Mark's family, friends and community.

Mark stayed at my house in millbrook over the past year whole he attended nscad. It was a pleasure to have him there. We had an email and text relationship during that time  he was part of our family as my dad ben martin and mark were good friends and considered a son to mom and dad. Frank and I had the pleasure of doing a video profile on him for the ulnooweg award show several years ago. We will miss him dearly. My sister louise sent this for mark.

By mary louise martin 2019

mark sark

from listiguj 

fellow marine 

and under his wing

he is like a son to our father

soldier

artist

started his journey into the next world 

on the 11of November - remembrance day 

where he will rest and be remembered forever with our brave and fallen soldiers.

all our relations our good brother mark.  all our relations.

Note:
when a relation passes into the next world I believe the journey/passage takes a few days.  and I set out a little snack for the passing spirit to come and rest in our home and nourish the spirit on their travels.  it brings me closer to home and to the loved one I have lost and respected.  
Mary louise martin

M'sit Nokomaq





I remember his smile and good cheer whenever we met, he shall be missed, condolences to his beloved family!

Knew Mark when he worked at Annapolis Valley First Nation. Sending warmest of thoughts to the family. 

I am so sorry to hear the lose of someone that touched our hearts.

Mark,
You were one of the greatest human beings that I had the pleasure of knowing. Your warm greeting smile and kind words were always an inspiration to me and to many others, your love and admiration for your partner Vicky and family was overwhelming with a strong sense of pure love. You served your country well and we are very proud of you of all you have accomplished with this being said....you will be deeply missed. May you rest in peace and know that I will never forget you. You were and always be a great person to me xxx

I wish to pass along my heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Mark.

I met mark in the early 90's during my time working as the Regional Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for INAC. My job was to assist First Nations develop emergency plans and Mark was working with one of the Bands in Cape Breton. Being true to his values, he believed in helping our people move forward in good ways and we developed a friendship based on these shared values.

He would not only work towards developing plans that would protect the community in case of emergencies and disasters, he also helped me deliver presentations to other bands as well as regional leadership. This assisted many bands in developing emergency plans and ensured training and resources were provided to them.

Although our career paths changed over the course of the many years, we would always run into each other on the road someplace and catch up on where we are in life. Then we both found culture and spirituality and would often see each other at a ceremony. The most recent was the Sundance Ceremony in Afton this past summer, this is where he shared with me his battle for life. Although he was being challenged, he was strong in his heart and we were still able to joke and tease each other.

My memories of Mark have always been positive and I pray he has a safe journey with our ancestors and pray for strength for family during this time of grief and loss. He is a huge loss to the Nation, community and family.

Until we meet again my friend....Upcic Nitap...Kiselomol

With much love and respect.... JJ Bear (Kin-Sehket Muwin)

OBITUARY

Mark Joseph Sark

October 29, 1963 – November 12, 2019

Salon Funéraire Maher’s Funeral Home

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