gistfile1.py

### In view ###
def my_view(request, *args, **kwargs):

    #stuff that happens

    my_dict = { 'value1': "hi", 'value2': "world" }

    return render_to_response(template, {
        'my_dict': my_dict,
    }, RequestContext(request))

#### In template ####

<div class="something">
  {{ my_dict.value1 }}-{{ my_dict.value2 }}
</div>