Note: The term 'pipeline' is used in multiple titles and resources on this page. This is a term that is considered offensive and triggering to Indigenous communities as a result of oil companies transporting crude oil through the sacred lands of American Indians or Native Alaskans living in the United States, contaminating their water supply. The National Congress of American Indians (2019) recommends that allies of Indian Country should avoid careless use of words that refer to historical trauma or socioeconomic conditions. For those looking to improve on their use of language, NCAI suggests using the term 'pathway' instead.