There is a book by Ben Mikaelsen called "Touching Spirit Bear" which is about a Native American teenager named Cole Matthews who is sent to an Alaskan island to serve his sentence for a violent crime.
It's possible you're thinking of a different movie, or perhaps a book adaptation of "Touching Spirit Bear" is in the works but hasn't been released yet.
Could you please provide more information about the movie you're looking for? For instance:
* Do you remember any details about the plot or characters?
* When did you last hear about this movie?
* Where did you see it mentioned?
With more information, I might be able to help you find it.