His experimental film and videos often feature a personal perspective, voice-over narration, and storytelling that explores his experiences of identity, race, sexuality, relationships, ageism and mental health.

[13][14] Following this early success, he went on to complete a BFA in film and video at the Emily Carr University of Art & Design in Vancouver.

[17][18][12] Cuthand moved to Toronto to be closer to more industry resources, help develop his practice and continue to work on short films.

[20][21][22][23] Cuthand is credited with coining a term for Indigenous LGBT people, that is now in use in addition to, or as an alternative for, two-spirit - Indigiqueer.

Originally spelled Indigequeer, Cuthand coined the term for the title of the 2004 Vancouver Queer Film Festival's Indigenous/two-spirit Program.