Ichí n nu̱ní n na̱xa xáa̱-ña̠ ntuu-ña̠ xi̱tá - The path from corn to tortillas

Sep 17, 2026

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This document provides a detailed, illustrated description of the traditional agricultural and culinary process of transforming corn into tortillas within the Mixtec community of Western Juxtlahuaca, Oaxaca, Mexico. It outlines the essential steps from planting and cultivating the corn in the fields to the harvesting, shelling, and stone-grinding process used to prepare the dough. Through narrative, the text highlights the cultural significance of this staple food, emphasizing its role in nourishing families and preserving traditional methods. The content is presented in both the Mixtec language and English, serving as an educational resource for cultural preservation and literacy. The materials are shared under a Creative Commons license, encouraging the distribution and adaptation of this indigenous agricultural knowledge for public benefit.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

FormatPDF

Pages13

Reading Time20 min

AccessFree to download

Planting and Cultivation

Harvesting and Preparation

Grinding and Cooking

FAQs

What is the primary subject of this document?

The document describes the traditional process of growing corn and converting it into tortillas in a Mixtec community in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Who is credited with reading the text for this document?

The text was read by Paulino Zurita Sanchez.

What project provided the images for this document?

The images are from the 'Arte para la Alfabetización en México' project, created by the Instituto Lingüístico de Verano, A.C.

Sep 17, 2026

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