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.

[12] In 1995, Cuthand's first short, experimental film, Lessons in Baby Dyke Theory, was screened to international audiences when he was just 16.

[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.

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