Glen Stasiuk

Biography

Dr Glen Stasiuk (nee Keen/Farmer/Hayward): I am a Lecturer & senior Indigenous researcher at Murdoch University and a maternal descendent of the Minang-Wadjari Nyungars (Aboriginal peoples) of the South-West of Western Australia whilst my paternal family immigrated from post-war Russia.  These rich and varied cultural backgrounds have allowed me, through my filmmaking, research and writing to explore culture, knowledge and diverse narratives. This was evident via my films: The Forgotten & Wadjemup: Black Prison – White Playground which were voted Best Documentary at the 2003 WA Screen Awards and Outstanding Achievement Feature Film – Factual – at the 2014 WA Screen Awards, and my extensive academic research and writings including ARC project Wadjemup: Rottnest Island as Black Prison & White Playground.  I also hold a Business Degree from Edith Cowan University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Murdoch University.  In 2002 I was awarded a First Class Honours Degree in Media Studies and delivered the Valedictory Address at that year’s graduation ceremony.

Research Interest

My major areas of research interest and expertise are: (i) Documentary and Film & Screen (ii) Nyungar history, culture & language (iii) Aboriginal history and colonial experience (iv) Indigenous film & media representation and re-representation (v) Aboriginal ANZAC and war service/defence