Dawn Blake
Inspector of OperationsDawn-Lyn Blake (Johnson) proudly represents the Iroquois Nation and identifies as Cayuga and Irish. Born and raised on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, part of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy in Southern Ontario, Dawn carries her heritage with great pride.
In 1998, Dawn graduated from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and began her law enforcement career, serving in Saskatchewan and Alberta. After 12 successful years with the RCMP, she joined the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service (TNPS), embarking on a new chapter dedicated to community-based policing.
Dawn’s unwavering commitment to fostering strong relationships between law enforcement and the community saw her rise to the rank of Inspector in 2024. She has played a pivotal role in creating impactful crime prevention strategies and youth-focused programs while overseeing the Community Impact & Innovation Section. Her efforts have strengthened trust and collaboration between officers, youth, and the broader community.
Dawn’s dedication and contributions have earned her significant recognition. In 2017, she received the distinguished “Officer of the Year Award” from the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association, an honour presented in Niagara Falls, Ontario, where she represented TNPS with great distinction. In 2022, she was awarded the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal, celebrating her innovative work in community engagement and relationship-building.
Currently serving as the Inspector in charge of the Operations Section, Dawn continues to advocate for Indigenous communities, dedicating her work to raising awareness and driving meaningful changes in policing practices within the Tsuut’ina Nation.
Outside of her professional achievements, Dawn enjoys spending time with her family, caring for her two dogs, and travelling to sun-soaked destinations.
Nya:weh (Thank you).