Northern Planning Governance and Local Practices
Since the beginning of the settlement of Inuit communities in Québec in the heart of the 20th century, many diverse stakeholders have intervened in planning and housing. Over time, the coexistence of government and Inuit reference frameworks have generated spatial and organizational particularities. This article, divided into three key periods, presents the dialogue between these two frames of reference, which show the shifting relationship between the state and Inuit. The division of responsibilities in terms of planning for these three distinct periods leads to a reflection on the integration of Inuit culture in more recent territorial developments. Urban planning, morphogenesis and civic practices explored in the municipality of Kuujjuaq are used to grasp this dialogue between the institution and local practices. The evolution of the gap between reference frameworks in the form of compromise due to the bias of current local undertakings is recognized.