OUR STORY
About Us
About the CMMHS
Corrections Museum of Manitoba and Historical Society
The objectives and purposes of the Corrections Museum of Manitoba and Historical Society are to discover and collect any material related to Corrections in Manitoba, to promote the research and recording of the history of Corrections in Manitoba, to provide for the preservation of material collected and to ensure its accessibility to those who wish to examine or study it, and to promote the rebuilding and refurbishing of Correctional equipment and apparatus to promote and encourage public interest in Corrections history.
Still in its early stages, the museum does not have a permanent home and exists online and through social media.
The current focus of the museum is to continue to collect artifacts, research historical events, and produce educational travelling exhibits.
The Corrections Museum of Manitoba and Historical Society began as a Correctional Officer, Peter Korzeniowski, with a keen interest in the history of corrections in Manitoba. Through his research of corrections, he was introduced to Jack Templeman, who was at that time the curator of the Winnipeg Police Museum.
Peter continued his research while over the period of two years completed a certificate program in Museum Practices. He went on to bring interested people together and form a board in 2018 which became incorporated later the same year.
Peter Korzeniowski, Curator/Historian
Peter has been working in Manitoba Corrections for 23 years, works at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and is also on the board of the Winnipeg Police Museum and Historical Society.
Executive
Charles Lerm, President
Charles has been working in Manitoba Corrections for 20 years and has served on a number of private, volunteer and nonprofit Boards. He is currently a Policy Writer for the Province of Manitoba.
Steven Lowing, Vice-President
Steven has been working in corrections since 2007. He is a collector of antiques and enjoys Manitoba history.
William Whyte, Secretary
William is a Correctional Officer with over 23 years of service. He is a serving member of the Provincial Honour Guard, Vice-President and Treasurer of the Manitoba Peace and Police Officer Memorial Foundation, and creator and collector of Challenge Coins.
Tammy Skrabek, Treasurer
Tammy is a retired Winnipeg Police officer and Curator of the Winnipeg Police Museum.
Board Directors
Simon Thomas, Director
A correctional officer for 22 years with the Correctional Service of Canada. A member of the Guard of Honour currently serving as Prairie Region Commander. Collector of medals and challenge coins. Member of the Stonewall Heritage Committee
Yvonne Wood, Director
A 40+ year veteran of Manitoba Corrections, Yvonne Wood has a keen interest in history. She is also a member of the St. Francois Xavier Historical Society.
John Burchill, Director
John Burchill is Chief of Staff for the Winnipeg Police Service. He has a law degree from the University of Manitoba and spent a short time as a Crown Attorney with Manitoba Justice. He is also a member of the Winnipeg Police Museum Board.