PORT ADELAIDE has celebrated NAIDOC Week with a special flag-raising ceremony at Alberton Oval.

Port Adelaide's leadership group and Aboriginal players joined in lifting both the iconic Australian Aboriginal flag and the national flag atop Allan Scott Power Headquarters.

The Australian Aboriginal Flag was designed by Harold Thomas and was first flown on Victoria Square on 12 July 1971.

It was also the first official flag of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra, and was legally recognised as part of the Commonwealth in 1994, eventually proclaimed a Flag of Australia in the Flags Act in 1995. 

In addition, staff and players participated in a Welcome to Country ceremony from local Kaurna dance group Yellaka, which is run by senior Kaurna custodian Karl Telfer and wife Sonia Waters.

Port Adelaide's director of Aboriginal Programs Paul Vandenbergh said the first raising of the Australian Aboriginal flag over Alberton Oval was a significant moment for the club.

"Today is all about us coming together as Australians to celebrate the beauty of Aboriginal culture," Vandenbergh said.

"It's the first time that the flag has been raised over Alberton and was a very special moment.

"To have Karl and Yellaka come down to perform several cultural dances was significant for us, especially as our staff, players and coaches were able to witness and celebrate our culture with us.

"We are very proud of our efforts to recognise culture in NAIDOC Week and to display the flag at Alberton as part of our commitment towards our Reconciliation is very rewarding and brings a sense of pride to our Aboriginal players and staff."

Mr Vandenbergh was also named NAIDOC SA Person of the Year at a ceremony earlier this week.