Movie released in 80s I think called Atla? It is mostly about the outdoors. It has indians in it, eskimo probably. I think it is about sled dogs, or at the very least has sled dogs in it. I remember seeing this in a second run theater when I was young with my brother. I can not find it anywhere. Help please.

Was it animated, or live action?

I believe that's Balto

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112453/