Intercultural Institute of Ayuuk
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Established2006
FounderGenaro Vasquez[1]
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Jesuit)Academic affiliations
AUSJAL | |
| Established | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Genaro Vasquez[1] |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Jesuit) |
Academic affiliations | AUSJAL |
| President | Cesar Palacios Gonzalez[2] |
| Director | Guillermo Estrada Jacques |
| Students | 150 with 12 ethnicities |
| Location | Domicilio Conocido, Jaltepec de Candayoc , , 17°21′10.27″N 95°24′47.68″W |
| Website | Ayuuk |
Intercultural Institute of Ayuuk (ISIA) (Instituto Superior Intercultural Ayuuk) is a small Jesuit University in the indigenous region of the Mixe people in Jaltepec de Candayoc, Oaxaca, Southern Mexico. It addresses the desire of the Mixe people to preserve their livelihood and culture amidst contrary global forces. Support for ISIA has come from the other Jesuit universities in Mexico and from foreign benefactors.[3]