Minerva Carrillo de la Cruz is a proud member of the Wixárika culture, born August 5, 1986. Her father, Vicente Carrillo López, is a teacher, singer-songwriter, Wixárika translator, and social activist. Her mother, Eulalia de la Cruz Carrillo, is a teacher, interpreter and translator as well as social activist. As a young girl, Minerva loved sitting at the table of the kitchen sharing food and speaking with her parents and siblings. As time passed, the restaurant, Yuri ‘Ikú, was born as a small project that she co-founded out of her love for the food that her family transmits. At this restaurant you will not only learn about Wixárika culture, you will learn that gastronomy is not only food for the body but also for the soul. The restaurant is also a space to promote art and where the public can learn about customs and traditions of each indigenous community of Nayarit. Previously, she was the leader of several artisan collectives representing the four indigenous communities of Nayarit with the purpose of bringing visibility to the artists who create through their cultural practices and display their goods at fairs that promote art and gastronomy and provide economic support for the craftspeople. On September 5, 2023, the International Day of Indigenous Women, Minerva was awarded with a recognition from the Mexican Senate for her leadership, social contributions, and as an example of her capacity to transform communities and shape the future for indigenous women. She currently is the director of Indigenous Affairs for the city of Tepic, Nayarit. In this position, she provides support, consulting for small businesses, and coordinates various workshops and trainings for indigenous women.