Intercultural Institute of Ayuuk

Intercultural Institute of Ayuuk
Established2006 (2006)
FounderGenaro Vasquez
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Jesuit)
Academic affiliations
AUSJAL
PresidentCesar Palacios Gonzalez
DirectorGuillermo Estrada Jacques
Students150 with 12 ethnicities
Location
Domicilio Conocido, Jaltepec de Candayoc
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17°21′10.27″N 95°24′47.68″W
WebsiteAyuuk

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.